Der Sandmann (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1995, Der Sandmann is a thriller film directed by Nico Hofmann, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The ambitious young Ina Littmann is an investigative journalist for the TV talk show "Eye in Eye". Her current subject is Henry Kupfer, who wrote a bestseller about a psychopathic killer after he was himself in prison for 8 years for manslaughter. As an entry for the show Ina plans to use a current series of brutal murders among prostitutes. When Ina meets Kupfer, she is despised and fascinated at the same time. Soon she's convinced that Kupfer not only writes about murders, but commits them himself. She smells a smash hit and prepares to prove him guilty on the show.
Who’s in it. Der Sandmann stars Götz George as Henry Kupfer, Karoline Eichhorn as Ina Littmann, Barbara Rudnik as Sabine Ammann and Martin Armknecht as Volker Lommel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Der Sandmann has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Sandmann page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Sandmann tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Sandmann (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Sandmann change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Sandmann worth watching?
- Der Sandmann holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Sandmann?
- Der Sandmann stars Götz George, Karoline Eichhorn, Barbara Rudnik, Martin Armknecht and Jürgen Hentsch.
- When was Der Sandmann released?
- Der Sandmann was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.