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Burning Sands (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2017, Burning Sands is a drama film directed by Gerard McMurray, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Burning Sands stars Trevor Jackson as Zurich, Alfre Woodard as Professor Hughes, Steve Harris as Dean Richardson and Tosin Cole as Frank, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Burning Sands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Sands page.

If you liked it. Fans of Burning Sands tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Burning Sands (2017)?
In US, Burning Sands is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Burning Sands worth watching?
Burning Sands holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Burning Sands?
Burning Sands stars Trevor Jackson, Alfre Woodard, Steve Harris, Tosin Cole and DeRon Horton.
When was Burning Sands released?
Burning Sands was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.