Sanibel
2025, English. Directed by Herbert James Winterstern.
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Initially an offbeat comedy exploring the quirky, seashell-obsessed culture of Southwest Florida, six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian — one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history — devastates the region. As waters recede, the crew return to find a transformed landscape and story. What was once lighthearted now grapples with a deeper question: will the community's love for shells and the coastline survive the weight of its overwhelming grief, or will it find a way to heal and rebuild?
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 11 April 2025
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herbert James Winterstern
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Sanibel runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
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Sanibel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sanibel?
If you liked Sanibel, try Naqoyqatsi, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Halloween: 25 Years of Terror.
Who directed Sanibel?
Sanibel (2025) was directed by Herbert James Winterstern.