House of Sand and Fog
“Some dreams can't be shared.”
Behrani, an Iranian immigrant buys a California bungalow, thinking he can fix it up, sell it again, and make enough money to send his son to college. However, the house is the legal property of former drug addict Kathy. After losing the house in an unfair legal dispute with the county, she is left with nowhere to go. Wanting her house back, she hires a lawyer and befriends a police officer. Neither Kathy nor Behrani have broken the law, so they find themselves involved in a difficult moral dilemma.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About House of Sand and Fog
House of Sand and Fog is a 2003 English-language drama film directed by Vadim Perelman. The cast is led by Jennifer Connelly, Ben Kingsley, Ron Eldard. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
House of Sand and Fog was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Cobalt Media Group, and Michael London Productions and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on December 19, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vadim Perelman
- Writers
- Shawn Lawrence Otto, Vadim Perelman
- Release date
- December 19, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- DreamWorks Pictures, Cobalt Media Group, Michael London Productions
House of Sand and Fog cast & crew
House of Sand and Fog was directed by Vadim Perelman and written by Shawn Lawrence Otto and Vadim Perelman.
The cast features Jennifer Connelly as Kathy, Ben Kingsley as Behrani, Ron Eldard as Lester, Frances Fisher as Connie Walsh, Kim Dickens as Carol Burdon, and Shohreh Aghdashloo as Nadi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Stewart Till and Vadim Perelman.
Is House of Sand and Fog worth watching?
House of Sand and Fog holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 854 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, House of Sand and Fog is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of House of Sand and Fog
Jennifer Connelly
Kathy
Ben Kingsley
Behrani
Ron Eldard
Lester
Frances Fisher
Connie Walsh
Kim Dickens
Carol Burdon
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Nadi
Jonathan Ahdout
Esmail
Navi Rawat
Soraya
Kia Jam
Ali
Carlos Gómez
Lt. Alvarez
Jaleh Modjallal
Yasmin
Samira Damavandi
Little Soraya
House of Sand and Fog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch House of Sand and Fog in United States?
House of Sand and Fog is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is House of Sand and Fog on Hoopla?
Yes — House of Sand and Fog is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is House of Sand and Fog in?
House of Sand and Fog is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Persian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is House of Sand and Fog?
House of Sand and Fog runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is House of Sand and Fog rated?
House of Sand and Fog is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 854 ratings.
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