Under the Sand (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Under the Sand is a 2001 mystery drama directed by François Ozon, starring Charlotte Rampling and Bruno Cremer. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $6.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- François Ozon
- Original language
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French - Studio
- WinStar Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under the Sand About?
The premise of Under the Sand without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the Landes region of western France, Marie and Jean have long enjoyed their annual summer vacations. Following Jean's sudden disappearance while swimming, leaving Marie alone on the beach, she is left devastated. The film portrays Marie’s poignant journey through grief, as she struggles to cope with the loss and clings to cherished memories of him. Reality and fantasy intertwine as she desperately seeks a sense of closure.
Under the Sand Cast
Charlotte Rampling leads the cast, with Bruno Cremer. Directed by François Ozon.
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Director François Ozon
More from François Ozon
More films directed by François Ozon, best-rated first: The Stranger, Summer of 85, When Fall Is Coming and Frantz.
Under the Sand Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Under the Sand 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Under the Sand Plot Summary
What happens in Under the Sand from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marie, an esteemed English professor at a university in Paris, has spent 25 blissful years married to her husband, Jean. Their life together takes them to a family-owned house in the beautiful Landes, where one fateful day, while Marie enjoys the sun, Jean goes for a swim—but he never returns. The tragic incident leaves no witnesses, and his body remains missing, leaving Marie grappling with the heavy uncertainty of his fate. It’s unclear whether he has drowned or perhaps taken his own life.
Full summary
The whole story of Under the Sand, scene by scene
Under the Sand Box Office
Under the Sand grossed $6.5 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $5.1 million (78%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $5.1M
Under the Sand Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Under the Sand.
How Well Do You Know Under the Sand?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Marie's profession?
Under the Sand Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Pod pískem” and “Under sanden”.
- Also known as
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- Pod pískem
- Under sanden
- Unter dem Sand
- Sotto la sabbia
- Sous le sable
- Bajo la arena
- Под песком
- מתחת לחול
- 沙之下
- Kumun Altında
- Под пясъка
- 枕邊迷
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- Homok alatt
- Sob a Areia
- 사랑의 추억
- Pod piaskiem, ქვიშის ქვეშ
- Під піском
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Under the Sand FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Under the Sand, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under the Sand?
Under the Sand runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Under the Sand released?
Under the Sand was released on May 4, 2001.
Who directed Under the Sand?
Under the Sand was directed by François Ozon.
More films by François Ozon Who is in the cast of Under the Sand?
Under the Sand stars Charlotte Rampling and Bruno Cremer.
How much did Under the Sand make at the box office?
Under the Sand grossed $6.5 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $5.1 million international).
How is Under the Sand rated?
Under the Sand has 86 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Under the Sand have a post-credit scene?
No. Under the Sand has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Under the Sand in?
The original language of Under the Sand is French.
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