Red Sands (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2009, Red Sands is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Alex Turner, running about 89 minutes. “Spirits take no prisoners” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of U.S. soldiers on a mission in the Middle East find themselves with nothing to do in their free time. Out of sheer boredom they end up destroying an old statue in the desert, only to unleash a horrific entity.
Who’s in it. Red Sands stars Shane West as Jeff Keller, Leonard Roberts as Marcus Howston, Aldis Hodge as Trevor Anderson and Callum Blue as Gregory Wilcox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Red Sands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Sands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Sands tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Sands (2009)?
- In US, Red Sands is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Sands worth watching?
- Red Sands holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Sands?
- Red Sands stars Shane West, Leonard Roberts, Aldis Hodge, Callum Blue and Brendan Miller.
- When was Red Sands released?
- Red Sands was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.