Under the Sand
2001, French. Directed by François Ozon.
Can love vanish without a trace?
When her husband goes missing at the beach, a female professor begins to mentally disintegrate as her denial of his disappearance becomes delusional.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Under the Sand
Under the Sand isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- François OzonDirector
- Charlotte RamplingMarie Drillon
- Bruno CremerJean Drillon
- Jacques NolotVincent
- Alexandra StewartAmanda
- Pierre VernierGérard
- Andrée TainsySuzanne
- Maya GauglerGerman Woman
- Pierre SoubestrePoliceman
- Agathe TeyssierIn Charge of Luxury Store
- Laurence MartinApartment Seller
- Jean-François LapalusParis Doctor
- Laurence MercierParis Doctor's Secretary
Details
- Released
- 7 February 2001
- Original title
- Sous le Sable
- Country
- France, Japan
- Written by
- Emmanuèle Bernheim, Marina de Van, Marcia Romano
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Under the Sand: quick answers
What comes after Under the Sand?
Next in the series: Time to Leave (2005) and Hideaway (Le refuge) (2009).
Is Under the Sand worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Under the Sand?
Under the Sand runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Under the Sand have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Under the Sand. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Under the Sand parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Under the Sand is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Under the Sand on?
Under the Sand isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Under the Sand?
If you liked Under the Sand, try Premonition, Remember, Inseparable.
Who directed Under the Sand?
Under the Sand (2001) was directed by François Ozon and stars Charlotte Rampling, Bruno Cremer, Jacques Nolot.