The Sandman (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1993, The Sandman is a fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Eckhart Schmidt, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Daniel and Clara are on a vacation in Italy. In the form of the mysterious "Sandman" Coppola, a figure from Daniel's childhood, returns to haunt him, while he succumbs to an obsessive love with an enigmatic woman of strange beauty: Olympia, who might be far more than she first appears to be...
Who’s in it. The Sandman stars Lorenzo Flaherty as Daniel, Stella Vordemann as Olimpia, Sabrina Paravicini as Clara and John Karlsen as Spalanzini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Sandman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sandman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sandman 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 Sandman (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sandman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sandman worth watching?
- The Sandman holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sandman?
- The Sandman stars Lorenzo Flaherty, Stella Vordemann, Sabrina Paravicini, John Karlsen and Erik Schumann.
- When was The Sandman released?
- The Sandman was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.