The Sandpiper (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1965, The Sandpiper is a drama and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 117 minutes. “It was the right thing. It was the wrong thing. It was the only thing their hearts would allow.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Who’s in it. The Sandpiper stars Elizabeth Taylor as Laura Reynolds, Richard Burton as Edward Hewitt, Eva Marie Saint as Claire Hewitt and Charles Bronson as Cos Erickson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Sandpiper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Sandpiper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sandpiper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sandpiper (1965)?
- In US, The Sandpiper is available to 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 The Sandpiper worth watching?
- The Sandpiper holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sandpiper?
- The Sandpiper stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Eva Marie Saint, Charles Bronson and Robert Webber.
- When was The Sandpiper released?
- The Sandpiper was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.