Up the Sandbox (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, Up the Sandbox is a comedy and drama film directed by Irvin Kershner, running about 97 minutes. “What's Barbra up to? Up the marriage trap. Up the revolution. Up the Zambesi River. And up to something surprisingly wonderful.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young wife and mother, bored with day-to-day life in New York City and neglected by her husband, slips into increasingly outrageous fantasies: her mother breaking into the apartment, an explorer's demonstration of tribal fertility music at a party causing strange transformations, and joining terrorists to plant explosives in the Statue of Liberty.
Who’s in it. Up the Sandbox stars Barbra Streisand as Margaret Reynolds, David Selby as Paul Reynolds, Ariane Heller as Elizabeth Reynolds and Jacobo Morales as Fidel Castro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Up the Sandbox has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up the Sandbox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the Sandbox tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the Sandbox (1972)?
- In US, Up the Sandbox is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up the Sandbox worth watching?
- Up the Sandbox holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up the Sandbox?
- Up the Sandbox stars Barbra Streisand, David Selby, Ariane Heller, Jacobo Morales and Paul Benedict.
- When was Up the Sandbox released?
- Up the Sandbox was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.