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Burning Sands

2017·Movie
1h 45min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic634.1Rotten Tomatoes88%60%
IMDb6.0Metacritic634.1Rotten Tomatoes88%60%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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Crew

Directed by:
Gerard McMurray
Written by:
Gerard McMurray, Christine Berg
Composed by:
Mac Smith, Mac Smith, Danielle Dupre

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Burning Sands legally?

NetflixPrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Burning Sands is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Burning Sands worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burning Sands rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Burning Sands?

1 h 45 min

Burning Sands runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Burning Sands?

Critics76
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Burning Sands higher (76) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Burning Sands in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Burning Sands?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burning Sands in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.