Sugar Sand (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2017, Sugar Sand is a drama and tv movie film directed by Dirk Kummer, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. End of the 1970s in East Germany: Fred and Jonas are close friends. The 10-year-olds live near at the German-German frontier. After the mother from Jonas has made an exit application, the boys have to recognize that they are soon separated from each other. But they want to dig a tunnel to Australia to meet there themselves again. When Jonas should leave the country with his mother this night changes everything.

Who’s in it. Sugar Sand stars Tilman Döbler as Fred Ernst, Valentin Wessely as Jonas Gramowski, Katharina M. Schubert as Michaela Ernst and Christian Friedel as Günter Ernst, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sugar Sand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sugar Sand page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sugar Sand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sugar Sand (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sugar Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sugar Sand worth watching?
Sugar Sand holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sugar Sand?
Sugar Sand stars Tilman Döbler, Valentin Wessely, Katharina M. Schubert, Christian Friedel and Deborah Kaufmann.
When was Sugar Sand released?
Sugar Sand was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.