House of Sand and Fog (2003) movie poster

House of Sand and Fog (2003)

"Some dreams can't be shared."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 72% (RT: 74%, MC: 71) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Vadim Perelman
Runtime
2h 6m
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (835 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
74%
Metacritic
71
Cast
Ben Kingsley as Behrani
Ron Eldard as Lester
Frances Fisher as Connie Walsh
Kim Dickens as Carol Burdon
Jonathan Ahdout as Esmail
Navi Rawat as Soraya
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 835 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 72%.
Overview
Behrani, an Iranian immigrant buys a California bungalow, thinking he can fix it up, sell it again, and make enough money to send his son to college. However, the house is the legal property of former drug addict Kathy. After losing the house in an unfair legal dispute with the county, she is left with nowhere to go. Wanting her house back, she hires a lawyer and befriends a police officer. Neither Kathy nor Behrani have broken the law, so they find themselves involved in a difficult moral dilemma. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of House of Sand and Fog was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2003 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

House of Sand and Fog is a 2003 drama film directed by Vadim Perelman. Behrani, an Iranian immigrant buys a California bungalow, thinking he can fix it up, sell it again, and make enough money to send his son to college. However, the house is the legal property of former drug addict Kathy.

After losing the house in an unfair legal dispute with the county, she is left with nowhere to go. Wanting her house back, she hires a lawyer and befriends a police officer. Neither Kathy nor Behrani have broken the law, so they find themselves involved in a difficult moral dilemma.

The film has been rated by 835 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, House of Sand and Fog delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

House of Sand and Fog (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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