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The Sandpiper

1965·Movie
1h 57min·NR

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

From the beginning, they knew it was wrong....but nothing could keep them apart!

A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
1960s DramaIllicit RomanceFree-Spirited WomanTroubled ArtistSocial ConstraintsPsychologicalMelancholyCharacter-DrivenArtistic Pursuits

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Sandpiper legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sandpiper worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 21%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sandpiper rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Sandpiper?

1 h 57 min

The Sandpiper runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sandpiper?

Critics21
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate The Sandpiper higher (55) than critics (21). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Sandpiper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sandpiper?

17ATAUCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEISNO+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sandpiper in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.