Burning Sands
Seen it?2017 | 105 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Deep into Hell Week, a favored pledgee is torn between honoring his code of silence or standing up against the intensifying violence of underground hazing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerard McMurray
- Trevor JacksonZurich
- Alfre WoodardProfessor Hughes
- Steve HarrisDean Richardson
- Tosin ColeFrank
- DeRon HortonSquare
- Trevante RhodesFernander
- SerayahAngel
- Imani HakimRochon
- Mitchell EdwardsStephon
- Nafessa WilliamsToya