Golden Sands (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Golden Sands is a comedy film directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A political comedy about the effects of the apparent discovery of gold in the sands near a small community on Iceland's south coast. Troops from the American NATO base "invade" the territory, journalists from Reykjavik arrive and the morals of the local inhabitants quickly turn topsy-turvy.
Who’s in it. Golden Sands stars Edda Björgvinsdóttir as Ásthildur, Matthew Driscoll as Soldier, Viðar Eggertsson as Photographer and Borgar Garðarsson as Stefán, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Golden Sands sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golden Sands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golden Sands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golden Sands (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Golden Sands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Golden Sands worth watching?
- Golden Sands holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Golden Sands?
- Golden Sands stars Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Matthew Driscoll, Viðar Eggertsson, Borgar Garðarsson and Pálmi Gestsson.
- When was Golden Sands released?
- Golden Sands was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.