Sandra

1965Movie1 h 40 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about family and the mind, with standout cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Sandra is excitement! What Sandra does... is astonishing!

Sandra returns to her hometown to take care of family business, but childhood memories and secrets soon overcome her.

Feels like

  • Italian Gothic Mystery
  • Psychological Drama
  • Taboo Romance
  • Atmospheric & Melancholic
  • Visually Sumptuous
  • Slow-Burn Suspense
  • Family Secrets
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Claustrophobic Tension

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Luchino Visconti
Produced by
Franco Cristaldi

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 1965 · 1 h 40 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 16, 1965
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English, French, Hebrew
Made in
Italy
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Wicked Stepfather, Adaptation Name Change, Brother–Sister Incest +2

  • Wicked Stepfather
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Brother–Sister Incest
  • Character Title
  • Literary Allusion Title

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sandra?"

Questions about Sandra

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sandra?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Sandra worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will I feel good after watching Sandra?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Sandra in English?

ItalianEnglishFrenchHebrew

No, it was made in Italian, with some English, French, and Hebrew.