Castle of Sand (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2019, Castle of Sand is a drama, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Shunsaku Kawake, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. A bruised and battered corpse in Shibuya, Tokyo has the attention of the local cops. A veteran detective is assigned to the case. The last utterance of the victim is one clue that detective Imanishi has to work on. Yet, the case becomes more tangled quickly. Elsewhere, a prodigy named Waga Eiryo is composing an orchestral piece. Remake of The Castle of Sand (1974).
Who’s in it. Castle of Sand stars Noriyuki Higashiyama as Imanishi, Kento Nakajima as Eiryo Waga, Tao Tsuchiya as Rieko and Shuhei Nomura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Castle of Sand 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 Castle of Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Castle of Sand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Castle of Sand (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Castle of Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Castle of Sand worth watching?
- Castle of Sand holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Castle of Sand?
- Castle of Sand stars Noriyuki Higashiyama, Kento Nakajima, Tao Tsuchiya, Shuhei Nomura and Hinako Sakurai.
- When was Castle of Sand released?
- Castle of Sand was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.