The Sand Castle (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, The Sand Castle is a comedy film directed by Jerome Hill, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. A little boy and his sister forced to spend a day at the beach build a sand castle, to the delight and interest of others. Rich black and white photography collides with a novel fantasy sequence combining color photography, stop motion and cutout animation. Equal parts Jacques Tati, A. Lamorisse and (Hill's perrenial favorite) C. G. Jung.
Who’s in it. The Sand Castle stars Mabel Mercer as Voice of the Shell, Lester Judson as Fat Man, Alec Wilder as Fisherman and Charles Bradley as Photographer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sand Castle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sand Castle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sand Castle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sand Castle (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sand Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sand Castle worth watching?
- The Sand Castle holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sand Castle?
- The Sand Castle stars Mabel Mercer, Lester Judson, Alec Wilder, Charles Bradley and Charles Rydell.
- When was The Sand Castle released?
- The Sand Castle was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.