The Sandpiper
“From the beginning, they knew it was wrong....but nothing could keep them apart!”
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Where to watch The Sandpiper in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Sandpiper there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Sandpiper streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Sandpiper
The Sandpiper is a 1965 English-language drama and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Eva Marie Saint. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Sandpiper was produced by Venice Productions and Filmways Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 23, 1965, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers
- Dalton Trumbo, Michael Wilson, Martin Ransohoff
- Release date
- June 23, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Venice Productions, Filmways Pictures
The Sandpiper cast & crew
The Sandpiper was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by Dalton Trumbo, Michael Wilson, and Martin Ransohoff.
The cast features Elizabeth Taylor as Laura Reynolds, Richard Burton as Edward Hewitt, Eva Marie Saint as Claire Hewitt, Charles Bronson as Cos Erickson, Robert Webber as Ward Hendricks, and James Edwards as Larry Brant.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Milton Krasner, and it was produced by Martin Ransohoff.
Is The Sandpiper worth watching?
The Sandpiper holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 55 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Sandpiper is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sandpiper
The Sandpiper isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Sandpiper
Elizabeth Taylor
Laura Reynolds
Richard Burton
Edward Hewitt
Eva Marie Saint
Claire Hewitt
Charles Bronson
Cos Erickson
Robert Webber
Ward Hendricks
James Edwards
Larry Brant
Torin Thatcher
le juge Thompson
Tom Drake
Walter Robinson
Douglas Henderson
Phil Sutcliff
Morgan Mason
Danny Reynolds
Paul Genge
Architect (uncredited)
John Abbey
Trooper (uncredited)
The Sandpiper — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sandpiper in United States?
The Sandpiper is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Sandpiper in?
The Sandpiper is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sandpiper?
The Sandpiper runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is The Sandpiper rated?
The Sandpiper is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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