House of Sand and Fog
2003, English. Directed by Vadim Perelman.
Some dreams can't be shared.
Behrani, an Iranian immigrant buys a California bungalow, thinking he can fix it up, sell it again, and make enough money to send his son to college. However, the house is the legal property of former drug addict Kathy. After losing the house in an unfair legal dispute with the county, she is left with nowhere to go. Wanting her house back, she hires a lawyer and befriends a police officer. Neither Kathy nor Behrani have broken the law, so they find themselves involved in a difficult moral dilemma.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Details
- Released
- 19 December 2003
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Shawn Lawrence Otto, Vadim Perelman
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $17M
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What House of Sand and Fog is based on
House of Sand and Fog is based on House of Sand and Fog (1999) by Andre Dubus III, published by W. W. Norton & Company.
1999
House of Sand and Fog
By Andre Dubus III
Published by W. W. Norton & Company
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House of Sand and Fog: quick answers
Is House of Sand and Fog worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 889 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is House of Sand and Fog?
House of Sand and Fog runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does House of Sand and Fog have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for House of Sand and Fog. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
House of Sand and Fog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
House of Sand and Fog is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is House of Sand and Fog on?
House of Sand and Fog isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like House of Sand and Fog?
If you liked House of Sand and Fog, try Night Always Comes, Pacific Heights, The Last Black Man in San Francisco.
Who directed House of Sand and Fog?
House of Sand and Fog (2003) was directed by Vadim Perelman and stars Jennifer Connelly, Ben Kingsley, Ron Eldard.
What is House of Sand and Fog based on?
House of Sand and Fog is based on House of Sand and Fog (1999) by Andre Dubus III, published by W. W. Norton & Company.