April and the Sandman
1994, French. Directed by José Xavier.
The wonder of Christmas lights the world when kindhearted Sandman uses his magic sand to make toys come alive. One little doll named April gets sprinkled and is delighted that she can now talk, walk and sing. She takes off for an adventure into the real world, only to find that not everyone is as nice as the Sandman, especially the clumsy grinch, Bootlace, who wants to capture her and all the other real toys to sell to the highest bidder. But it is Christmas Eve, a time for miracles, and April and the Sandman are about to save the toys and make children's dreams come true.
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- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- José XavierDirector
- Philippe DumatPère Brodequin / Jo l'Arlequino / L'éléphant / Un soldat
- Amélie MorinAvril
- Christian AlersLe marchand de sable / Jess le robot
- Sylvie JacobLaura
- Claude ChantalMme Petsec / Véra
- Francis LaxLe perroquet / Le panda
- Gérard SurugueLe singe / Le nounours / Un soldat
- Dolly VandenLa femme au téléphone / Le frère
- Patrick PréjeanLe clown
- Sarah MarotLa sœur
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1994
- Original title
- Avril et le marchand de sable
- Country
- France
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April and the Sandman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 April 1994. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like April and the Sandman?
If you liked April and the Sandman, try PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys, Angela's Christmas Wish.
Who directed April and the Sandman?
April and the Sandman (1994) was directed by José Xavier and stars Philippe Dumat, Amélie Morin, Christian Alers.