The Riddle of the Sands
1979, English. Directed by Tony Maylam.
In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them.
In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale) stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. They set out to thwart this terrible scheme, but must outwit not only the cream of the German Navy, but the feared Kaiser Wilhelm himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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The Riddle of the Sands is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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- Released
- 2 October 1979
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Tony Maylam
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What The Riddle of the Sands is based on
The Riddle of the Sands is based on The Riddle of the Sands (1903) by Erskine Childers, published by Smith, Elder & Co..
1903
The Riddle of the Sands
By Erskine Childers
Published by Smith, Elder & Co.
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How long is The Riddle of the Sands?
The Riddle of the Sands runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Which OTT platform is The Riddle of the Sands on?
The Riddle of the Sands is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Riddle of the Sands?
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Who directed The Riddle of the Sands?
The Riddle of the Sands (1979) was directed by Tony Maylam and stars Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, Jenny Agutter.
What is The Riddle of the Sands based on?
The Riddle of the Sands is based on The Riddle of the Sands (1903) by Erskine Childers, published by Smith, Elder & Co..