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Sand Castle

  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
31K
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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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Private Matt Ocre and a small unit of U.S. soldiers are tasked with restoring the water system in a hostile Iraqi village. Based on writer Chris Roessner's true experiences in the Iraq War.Private Matt Ocre and a small unit of U.S. soldiers are tasked with restoring the water system in a hostile Iraqi village. Based on writer Chris Roessner's true experiences in the Iraq War.Private Matt Ocre and a small unit of U.S. soldiers are tasked with restoring the water system in a hostile Iraqi village. Based on writer Chris Roessner's true experiences in the Iraq War.

  • Director
    • Fernando Coimbra
  • Writer
    • Chris Roessner
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Henry Cavill
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fernando Coimbra
    • Writer
      • Chris Roessner
    • Stars
      • Nicholas Hoult
      • Logan Marshall-Green
      • Henry Cavill
    • 93User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
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    Top Cast26

    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
    Neil Brown Jr.
    Neil Brown Jr.
    • Cpl. Enzo
    Beau Knapp
    Beau Knapp
    • Sgt. Burton
    Sam Spruell
    Sam Spruell
    • 1st Lt. Anthony
    Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Sgm. MacGregor
    Sope Dirisu
    Sope Dirisu
    • Sgt. Cole
    Navid Negahban
    Navid Negahban
    • Kadeer
    Gonzalo Menendez
    Gonzalo Menendez
    • Haring
    Parker Sawyers
    Parker Sawyers
    • Sergeant Robinson
    Nabil Elouahabi
    Nabil Elouahabi
    • Arif
    Anthony Welsh
    Anthony Welsh
    • Carter
    Osy Ikhile
    Osy Ikhile
    • Msg. Pepps
    Sammy Sheik
    Sammy Sheik
    • Mahmoud
    Jake Fairbrother
    Jake Fairbrother
    • Kidwell
    Amira Ghazalla
    Amira Ghazalla
    • Fatma
    • Director
      • Fernando Coimbra
    • Writer
      • Chris Roessner
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    User reviews93

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    Did you know

    • 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 Private Ocre's unit during the 2003 invasion of Iraq did not initially include advanced protections such as armored shields and ballistic glass viewing ports. These enhancements were developed and implemented based on the experiences and lessons learned by American troops during and after the invasion of Iraq.
    • 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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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 21, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Jordan
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Castillo de arena
    • Filming locations
      • Jordan
    • Production companies
      • The Mark Gordon Company
      • Treehouse Pictures
      • International Traders
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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