Blood and Sand (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1922, Blood and Sand is a drama and romance film directed by Fred Niblo, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Juan is the son of a poor widow in Seville. Against his mother's wishes he pursues a career as toreador. He rapidly gains national prominence, and takes his childhood sweetheart Carmen as his bride. He meets the Marquis' daughter Doña Sol and finds himself in the awkward position of being in love with two women, which threatens the stability of his family and his position in society. He finds interesting parallels in the life of the infamous bandit Plumitas when they eventually meet by chance.
Who’s in it. Blood and Sand stars Rudolph Valentino as Juan Gallardo, Nita Naldi as Doña Sol, Walter Long as Plumitas and Lila Lee as Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Blood and Sand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood and Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood and Sand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood and Sand (1922)?
- In US, Blood and Sand is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood and Sand worth watching?
- Blood and Sand holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood and Sand?
- Blood and Sand stars Rudolph Valentino, Nita Naldi, Walter Long, Lila Lee and Rosa Rosanova.
- When was Blood and Sand released?
- Blood and Sand was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.