On Sacred Ground (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2023, On Sacred Ground is a drama film directed by Joshua Tickell, running about 114 minutes. “It's time to take a stand.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true events during the 2016 construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline that runs through the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota on land that is owned by the Lakota “Sioux” Tribe. The film follows Daniel, a journalist and Afghanistan War military veteran, and Elliot, an oil company executive, who find themselves on opposite sides of the fight during the construction of the contentious pipeline.
Who’s in it. On Sacred Ground stars William Mapother as Daniel McKinney, Amy Smart as Julie, David Arquette as Elliot and Frances Fisher as Ricky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, On Sacred Ground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Sacred Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Sacred Ground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Sacred Ground (2023)?
- In US, On Sacred Ground is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On Sacred Ground worth watching?
- On Sacred Ground holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On Sacred Ground?
- On Sacred Ground stars William Mapother, Amy Smart, David Arquette, Frances Fisher and Kerry Knuppe.
- When was On Sacred Ground released?
- On Sacred Ground was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.