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Blood and Sand

1922·Movie
1h 44min·NR
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes91%56%

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PrimeMGM+KanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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Blood and Sand fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and violent

  • Spectacle7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

You Haven't Seen Valentino Till You've Seen "Blood and Sand"

Juan is the son of a poor widow in Seville. Against his mother's wishes he pursues a career as toreador. He rapidly gains national prominence, and takes his childhood sweetheart Carmen as his bride. He meets the Marquis' daughter Doña Sol and finds himself in the awkward position of being in love with two women, which threatens the stability of his family and his position in society. He finds interesting parallels in the life of the infamous bandit Plumitas when they eventually meet by chance.
Silent Film EraClassic HollywoodTragic RomanceSpanish Bullfighting CultureHistorical DramaVisually StrikingMoral DilemmaSocietal ExpectationsPassionate Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Dorothy Arzner, Fred Niblo, Frank Fouce
Written by:
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, June Mathis, Tom Cushing
Produced by:
Fred Niblo, Jesse L. Lasky

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blood and Sand legally?

PrimeMGM+KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFlixFlingPlexPublic Domain Movies

Blood and Sand is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blood and Sand worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blood and Sand rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Blood and Sand?

1 h 44 min

Blood and Sand runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blood and Sand?

Critics91
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Blood and Sand higher (91) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Blood and Sand in?

xx

It was made in xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blood and Sand?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blood and Sand in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.