Red Dirt (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2000, Red Dirt is a drama film directed by Tag Purvis, running about 110 minutes. “Secrets... Deceit... Forbidden Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At only twenty, Griffith is struggling with the responsibilities of caring for his unwell aunt, grieving the loss of their family's matriarch, and his own dreams of leaving Pine Apple. With the arrival of a stranger, Griffith's carefully constructed walls of shame and silence begin to come down and his life takes an unexpected turn.
Who’s in it. Red Dirt stars Dan Montgomery Jr. as Griffith Joseph Burns, Karen Black as Aunt Summer, Aleksa Palladino as Emily Whaley and Walton Goggins as Lee Todd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Red Dirt 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 Red Dirt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Dirt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Dirt (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Dirt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Dirt worth watching?
- Red Dirt holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Dirt?
- Red Dirt stars Dan Montgomery Jr., Karen Black, Aleksa Palladino, Walton Goggins and Peg O'Keef.
- When was Red Dirt released?
- Red Dirt was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.