The Riddle of the Sands fingerprintEmotionally cool.
Tense
Nostalgic
Serious throughout
History and war
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Nostalgic
Emotionally, it's nostalgic.
Serious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
History and war
Its world is built around history and war.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them.
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 h 43 min
The Riddle of the Sands runs 1 h 43 min.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
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