Under the Sand
“Can love vanish without a trace?”
When her husband goes missing at the beach, a female professor begins to mentally disintegrate as her denial of his disappearance becomes delusional.
Where to watch Under the Sand in United States
KanopyClick a service to open Under the Sand there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Under the Sand streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Neue Visionen Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About Under the Sand
Under the Sand is a 2001 French-language drama and mystery film directed by François Ozon. The cast is led by Charlotte Rampling, Bruno Cremer, Jacques Nolot. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Under the Sand was produced by Fidélité Productions, Eurospace, and Haut et Court and made in France and Japan. It was released on February 7, 2001, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- François Ozon
- Writers
- Emmanuèle Bernheim, Marina de Van, Marcia Romano
- Release date
- February 7, 2001
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Japan
- Production
- Fidélité Productions, Eurospace, Haut et Court
Under the Sand cast & crew
Under the Sand was directed by François Ozon and written by Emmanuèle Bernheim, Marina de Van, and Marcia Romano.
The cast features Charlotte Rampling as Marie Drillon, Bruno Cremer as Jean Drillon, Jacques Nolot as Vincent, Alexandra Stewart as Amanda, Pierre Vernier as Gérard, and Andrée Tainsy as Suzanne.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Rombi, cinematography is by Antoine Héberlé, and it was produced by Marc Missonnier and Olivier Delbosc.
Is Under the Sand worth watching?
Under the Sand holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 194 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and mystery, Under the Sand is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Under the Sand
In United States, you can stream Under the Sand on Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Under the Sand
Charlotte Rampling
Marie Drillon
Bruno Cremer
Jean Drillon
Jacques Nolot
Vincent
Alexandra Stewart
Amanda
Pierre Vernier
Gérard
Andrée Tainsy
Suzanne
Maya Gaugler
German Woman
Pierre Soubestre
Policeman
Agathe Teyssier
In Charge of Luxury Store
Laurence Martin
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Jean-François Lapalus
Paris Doctor
Laurence Mercier
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Under the Sand — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Under the Sand in United States?
Under the Sand is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Under the Sand on Kanopy?
Yes — Under the Sand is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Under the Sand in?
Under the Sand is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Under the Sand?
Under the Sand runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Under the Sand rated?
Under the Sand is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 194 ratings.
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