The Sandpiper_
"It was the right thing. It was the wrong thing. It was the only thing their hearts would allow."
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Starring
Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Eva Marie Saint
Box Office
$6.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
13 countries
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Google Play
8 countries
Prime Video
8 countries
YouTube
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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Year context
The Sandpiper was released 61 years ago in 1965.
The Sandpiper is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 57m.
CAST (20)
Elizabeth Taylor
Laura Reynolds
Richard Burton
Edward Hewitt
Eva Marie Saint
Claire Hewitt
Charles Bronson
Cos Erickson
Robert Webber
Ward Hendricks
James Edwards
Larry Brant
Torin Thatcher
le juge Thompson
Tom Drake
Walter Robinson
Douglas Henderson
Phil Sutcliff
Morgan Mason
Danny Reynolds
PG
Paul Genge
Architect (uncredited)
John Abbey
Trooper (uncredited)
Jan Arvan
Trustee (uncredited)
Mary Benoit
Trustee's Wife (uncredited)
SB
Shirley Bonne
Celebrant #9 (uncredited)
DC
Dusty Cadis
Trooper (uncredited)
JC
Joan Connors
Celebrant #7 (uncredited)
TC
Tom Crane
Walter Robinson (uncredited)
TC
Tom Curtis
Trustee (uncredited)
JD
Jeff Davis
Administrator (uncredited)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$6.2M
Revenue
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (53 votes)
Popularity
6
Box Office
$6,161,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Sandpiper about?
A free-spirited single mother forms a connection with the wedded headmaster of an Episcopalian boarding school in Monterey, California.
How long is The Sandpiper?
The Sandpiper has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who directed The Sandpiper?
The Sandpiper was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Sandpiper?
The cast of The Sandpiper includes Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Eva Marie Saint, Charles Bronson, Robert Webber.
How much did The Sandpiper make at the box office?
The Sandpiper earned $6,161,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Sandpiper?
The Sandpiper has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 53 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (5)
deer
love
school
unwed mother
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