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Up the Sandbox

5.919721h 37mRMovieComedyDrama

Bored with day-to-day life in New York City and neglected by her husband, a young wife and mother slips into increasingly outrageous fantasies: her mother breaking into the apartment, an explorer's demonstration of tribal fertility music…

DirectorIrvin Kershner
WriterPaul Zindel
ProducersRobert Chartoff·Irwin Winkler

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 9 other countries

Up the Sandbox isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Denmark, Finland, France and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Irvin Kershner

BSBarbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand
Margaret Reynolds
DSDavid Selby
David Selby
Paul Reynolds
AH
Ariane Heller
Elizabeth Reynolds
TS
Terry Smith
Peter
GS
Gary Smith
Peter
JHJane Hoffman
Jane Hoffman
Mrs. Koerner
JB
John C. Becher
Mr. Koerner
JMJacobo Morales
Jacobo Morales
Fidel Castro
PBPaul Benedict
Paul Benedict
Dr. Beineke
GIGeorge S. Irving
George S. Irving
Dr. Keglin
PS
Pearl Shear
Aunt Till
CGCarl Gottlieb
Carl Gottlieb
Vinnie

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Up the Sandbox — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Up the Sandbox?

Up the Sandbox isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, Denmark and Spain and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Up the Sandbox on Netflix?

No, Up the Sandbox is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Up the Sandbox on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Up the Sandbox isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Up the Sandbox for free?

Up the Sandbox isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.