Movie

The Riddle of the Sands

“In these shifting sands, men can disappear without a trace . . . and their secrets with them.”

★ 6.1(23)19791h 43m

The Riddle of the Sands is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Tony Maylam
Release date: 1979-10-02
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Rank Organisation

About The Riddle of the Sands

The Riddle of the Sands is a 1979 movie in the Action and Drama genres, directed by Tony Maylam, starring Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York and Jenny Agutter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 23 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Riddle of the Sands in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale) stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. They set out to thwart this terrible scheme, but must outwit not only the cream of the German Navy, but the feared Kaiser Wilhelm himself.

Cast

Simon MacCorkindale

Arthur Davies

Michael York

Charles Carruthers

Jenny Agutter

Clara Dollmann

Alan Badel

Dollmann

Jürgen Andersen

Von Brüning

Michael Sheard

Boehme

Olga Lowe

Frau Dollmann

Hans Meyer

Grimm

Wolf Kahler

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Ronald Markham

Withers

Themes & keywords

germanynorth sea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Riddle of the Sands in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Riddle of the Sands on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Riddle of the Sands on Netflix?+

The Riddle of the Sands is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

How long is The Riddle of the Sands?+

The Riddle of the Sands has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Riddle of the Sands?+

The Riddle of the Sands stars Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Alan Badel and Jürgen Andersen.

When did The Riddle of the Sands come out?+

The Riddle of the Sands is a 1979 movie directed by Tony Maylam.

What genre is The Riddle of the Sands?+

The Riddle of the Sands is Action and Drama film.

Who directed The Riddle of the Sands?+

The Riddle of the Sands was directed by Tony Maylam.