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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
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,036
1,412
    • Fernando Coimbra
    • Chris Roessner
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Henry Cavill
    • Fernando Coimbra
    • Chris Roessner
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Henry Cavill
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Pvt. Matt Ocre
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Sgt. Harper
    Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill
    • Cpt. Syverson
    Glen Powell
    Glen Powell
    • Sgt. Chutsky
    Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Sgm. MacGregor
    Beau Knapp
    Beau Knapp
    • Sgt. Burton
    Sam Spruell
    Sam Spruell
    • 1st Lt. Anthony
    Sope Dirisu
    Sope Dirisu
    • Sgt. Cole
    Anthony Welsh
    Anthony Welsh
    • Carter
    Neil Brown Jr.
    Neil Brown Jr.
    • Cpl. Enzo
    Navid Negahban
    Navid Negahban
    • Kadeer
    Salim Daw
    Salim Daw
    • Sheik
    • (as Salim Dau)
    Gonzalo Menendez
    Gonzalo Menendez
    • Haring
    Parker Sawyers
    Parker Sawyers
    • Sergeant Robinson
    Nabil Elouahabi
    Nabil Elouahabi
    • Arif
    Sammy Sheik
    Sammy Sheik
    • Mahmoud
    Osy Ikhile
    Osy Ikhile
    • Msg. Pepps
    Amira Ghazalla
    Amira Ghazalla
    • Fatma
      • Fernando Coimbra
      • 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

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    8/10
    Very enjoyable - describes a difficult conflict well
    After seeing some other disappointing attempts at portraying the Afghanistan and Iraq war, Sand Castle was a very pleasant surprise.

    The characters were believable and the story convincing, telling the difficulties faced by American soldiers and Iraqi civilians alike. It didn't need over-exaggerated patriotism nor jingoism, nor did it rely upon over the top action scenes nor special effects.

    I was drawn in by the characters and the story, and although it left me wanting more this was in a good way - what it said it said well. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and have no hesitation in recommending it.
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    • Apr 25, 2017

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2017 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Jordan
    • Production companies
      • The Mark Gordon Company
      • Treehouse Pictures
      • International Traders
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    • 1 hour 53 minutes
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