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The Sandpiper

1965Movie1 h 57 minNR

DramaRomance
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes21%46%

A slow-burning, romantic drama movie.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • 1960s Drama
  • Illicit Romance
  • Free-Spirited Woman
  • Troubled Artist
  • Social Constraints
  • Psychological
  • Melancholy
  • Character-Driven
  • Artistic Pursuits

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Written by
Dalton Trumbo, Martin Ransohoff, Michael Wilson
Produced by
Martin Ransohoff
Music by
Johnny Mandel

Everyone

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Facts

June 23, 1965 · 1 h 57 min · NR

Released
June 23, 1965
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$6 million
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sandpiper?"

Questions about The Sandpiper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sandpiper?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Sandpiper from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Sandpiper worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 21%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is The Sandpiper good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Sandpiper plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.