The Sand Boat (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film

Released in 1980, The Sand Boat is a fantasy, horror and romance film directed by Tetsuro Tamba, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A Young couple find a boad buried under a beach,and are taken to another world where they must face a Deadly cult who want to sacrifice them.
Who’s in it. The Sand Boat stars Tetsuro Tamba, Rin Tsunami as Chiharu / Princess Aya, Akihiko Hayashida as Katsumi / Kiyowakamaru and Nami Munakata, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sand Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sand Boat tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sand Boat (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sand Boat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Sand Boat?
- The Sand Boat stars Tetsuro Tamba, Rin Tsunami, Akihiko Hayashida, Nami Munakata and Mishima Shintarou.
- When was The Sand Boat released?
- The Sand Boat was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.