The House of Sand
2005, Portuguese. Directed by Andrucha Waddington.
A woman is taken along with her mother in 1910 to a far-away desert by her husband, and after his passing, is forced to spend the next 59 years of her life hopelessly trying to escape it.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The House of Sand
The House of Sand isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Andrucha WaddingtonDirector
- Fernanda MontenegroDona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
- Fernanda TorresÁurea (1910-1919) / Maria (1942)
- Ruy GuerraVasco de Sá
- Seu JorgeMassu (1910-1919)
- Luiz MelodiaMassu (1942)
- Enrique DíazLuiz (1919)
- Stênio GarciaLuiz (1942)
- Emiliano QueirozChico do Sal
- João AcaiabePai de Massu
- Camilla FacundesMaria (1919)
- Haroldo CostaCapataz
- Jorge MautnerCientista
Details
- Released
- 13 May 2005
- Original title
- Casa de Areia
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Andrucha Waddington
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The House of Sand: quick answers
Is The House of Sand worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House of Sand?
The House of Sand runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The House of Sand have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The House of Sand. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The House of Sand parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The House of Sand is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The House of Sand on?
The House of Sand isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House of Sand?
If you liked The House of Sand, try The Road Dance, Bastard Out of Carolina, Hounddog.
Who directed The House of Sand?
The House of Sand (2005) was directed by Andrucha Waddington and stars Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, Ruy Guerra.