White Sands
1992, English. Directed by Roger Donaldson.
The most dangerous way to solve a murder... become the victim.
A small southwestern town sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and $500,000. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an FBI investigation.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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White Sands is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger DonaldsonDirector
- Willem DafoeDeputy Sheriff Ray Dolezal
- Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioLane Bodine
- Mickey RourkeGorman Lennox
- Samuel L. JacksonGreg Meeker
- M. Emmet WalshBert Gibson
- James RebhornFBI Agent Flynn
- Maura TierneyNoreen
- Beth GrantRoz Kincaid
- Alexander NicksayBen Dolezal
- Fredrick LopezDelmar Blackwater
- Miguel SandovalFBI Agent Ruiz
- John LafayetteFBI Agent Demott
Details
- Released
- 24 April 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Pyne
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $9M
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White Sands: quick answers
Is White Sands worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 185 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Sands?
White Sands runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does White Sands have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Sands. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Sands parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Sands is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Sands on?
White Sands is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Sands?
If you liked White Sands, try Thieves Highway, Extreme Prejudice, The Last Stand.
Who directed White Sands?
White Sands (1992) was directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Willem Dafoe, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Mickey Rourke.