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Burning Sands

2017·Movie·105 min·5.8(135)

Deep into Hell Week, a favored pledgee is torn between honoring his code of silence or standing up against the intensifying violence of underground hazing.

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Where to watch Burning Sands in United States

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Where is Burning Sands streaming around the world?

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United StatesNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Fandango At Home
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tubi TV
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About Burning Sands

Burning Sands is a 2017 English-language drama film directed by Gerard McMurray. The cast is led by Trevor Jackson, Alfre Woodard, Steve Harris. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Burning Sands was produced in United States of America. It was released on January 24, 2017.

Director
Gerard McMurray
Writers
Christine Berg, Gerard McMurray
Release date
January 24, 2017
OTT release
March 10, 2017
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
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Burning Sands cast & crew

Burning Sands was directed by Gerard McMurray and written by Christine Berg and Gerard McMurray.

The cast features Trevor Jackson as Zurich, Alfre Woodard as Professor Hughes, Steve Harris as Dean Richardson, Tosin Cole as Frank, DeRon Horton as Square, and Trevante Rhodes as Fernander.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kevin Lax and cinematography is by Isiah Donté Lee.

Is Burning Sands worth watching?

Burning Sands holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 135 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Burning Sands is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Burning Sands

In United States, you can stream Burning Sands on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on March 10, 2017.

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Cast of Burning Sands

Trevor Jackson

Trevor Jackson

Zurich

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Professor Hughes

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Dean Richardson

Tosin Cole

Tosin Cole

Frank

DeRon Horton

DeRon Horton

Square

Trevante Rhodes

Trevante Rhodes

Fernander

Serayah

Serayah

Angel

Imani Hakim

Imani Hakim

Rochon

Mitchell Edwards

Mitchell Edwards

Stephon

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams

Toya

Racquel Bianca John

Racquel Bianca John

Joy

Michael King

Michael King

Lambda Brother

Burning Sands — FAQs

Where can I watch Burning Sands in United States?

Burning Sands is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Burning Sands on Netflix?

Yes — Burning Sands is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Burning Sands in?

Burning Sands is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Burning Sands?

Burning Sands runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is Burning Sands rated?

It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 135 ratings.

When did Burning Sands release on OTT?

Burning Sands became available digitally on March 10, 2017.

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