Sand Castle
Seen it?2017 | 113 min | War, Action, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Platoon or The Hurt Locker, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Set during the occupation of Iraq, a squad of U.S. soldiers try to protect a small village.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 108K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fernando Coimbra
- Nicholas HoultMatt Ocre
- Logan Marshall-GreenSergeant Harper
- Henry CavillCaptain Syverson
- Gonzalo MenendezHaring
- Beau KnappSergeant Burton
- Sam Spruell1st LT Anthony
- Tommy FlanaganSergeant McGregor
- Glen PowellSergeant Dylan Chutsky
- Neil Brown Jr.Enzo
- Navid NegahbanKadeer