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Sand Castle

  • 20172017
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Nicholas Hoult in Sand Castle (2017)
Set in Iraq in 2003, as a group of American soldiers in the early days of the second Gulf War bear witness to the heat and the horror, inexperienced Private Matt Ocre, together with several fellow soldiers, is ordered to the outskirts of Baqubah to repair a water pumping station damaged by U.S. bombs. But as Ocre discovers, in an atmosphere where resentment and anger fester, trying to win the hearts and minds of the locals is a task fraught with danger. It's here, in the streets, squares and schools that he discovers the true cost of war.
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The story follows a young soldier, and his introduction into the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Based on true events, it bears witness to the destruction, and horrors of war.The story follows a young soldier, and his introduction into the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Based on true events, it bears witness to the destruction, and horrors of war.The story follows a young soldier, and his introduction into the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Based on true events, it bears witness to the destruction, and horrors of war.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
23K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,748
287
  • Director
    • Fernando Coimbra
  • Writer
    • Chris Roessner
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Henry Cavill
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  • Director
    • Fernando Coimbra
  • Writer
    • Chris Roessner
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Henry Cavill
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    • 80User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Pvt. Matt Ocreas Pvt. Matt Ocre
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Sgt. Harperas Sgt. Harper
    Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill
    • Cpt. Syversonas Cpt. Syverson
    Glen Powell
    Glen Powell
    • Sgt. Chutskyas Sgt. Chutsky
    Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Sgm. MacGregoras Sgm. MacGregor
    Sam Spruell
    Sam Spruell
    • 1st Lt. Anthonyas 1st Lt. Anthony
    Navid Negahban
    Navid Negahban
    • Kadeeras Kadeer
    Neil Brown Jr.
    Neil Brown Jr.
    • Cpl. Enzoas Cpl. Enzo
    Beau Knapp
    Beau Knapp
    • Sgt. Burtonas Sgt. Burton
    Sope Dirisu
    Sope Dirisu
    • Sgt. Coleas Sgt. Cole
    Parker Sawyers
    Parker Sawyers
    • Sergeant Robinsonas Sergeant Robinson
    Amira Ghazalla
    Amira Ghazalla
    • Fatmaas Fatma
    Gonzalo Menendez
    Gonzalo Menendez
    • Haringas Haring
    Anthony Welsh
    Anthony Welsh
    • Carteras Carter
    Nabil Elouahabi
    Nabil Elouahabi
    • Arifas Arif
    Sammy Sheik
    Sammy Sheik
    • Mahmoudas Mahmoud
    Osy Ikhile
    Osy Ikhile
    • Msg. Peppsas Msg. Pepps
    Jake Fairbrother
    Jake Fairbrother
    • Kidwellas Kidwell
    • Director
      • Fernando Coimbra
    • Writer
      • Chris Roessner
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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on the true events and the experience of the film's writer Chris Roessner during the Iraq War.
    • Goofs
      The turrets of the Humvees in Ocres unit include protections (armored shields, ballistic glass viewing ports) that were not in use at the time of the invasion of Iraq in 2003. In point of fact those came about as a result of the experiences of American troops both during and after the invasion.
    • Quotes

      Cpt. Syverson: [saying "goodbye" to a sheik] Listen to me, you piece of shit. I hope you get shot and fucking die.

      [to Mahmoud]

      Cpt. Syverson: Don't translate that!

    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 20 April 2017 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Move Bitch
      Written by Ludacris

      Performed by Ludacris

    User reviews80

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    Top review
    7/10
    Accurate, avoids cliché and worth watching
    The story was an accurate portrayal of the environment and the people in the conflict zones. It was based on the true events of the film's writer. Nicholas Hoult did a good job. I saw it as minimalist. He spared us the over dramatic self reflection/moral dilemma that is too common in writing or film. I thought throughout the movie that it sure looks like Iraq; it was filmed in Jordan. The areas I were in looked like images from the Mars Pathfinder. There were rocks, clay, sand and more rocks. During the winter, it was mostly orange. This is not a Hollywood retread or an action film. I'm glad that they had no flashbacks/flash forwards to home/U.S. Coming home and life after is a different story. The music score was subtle and the end title was really good. Similar to Brian Eno. Great to see another quality Netflix original.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Pháo Đài Thép
    • Filming locations
      • Jordan
    • Production companies
      • The Mark Gordon Company
      • Treehouse Pictures
      • International Traders
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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