Dust (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1985, Dust is a drama film directed by Marion Hänsel, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A South African spinster (Jane Birkin) murders her father (Trevor Howard) after he rapes the wife of the black foreman for his plantation.
Who’s in it. Dust stars Jane Birkin as Magda, Trevor Howard as Father, John Matshikiza as Hendrick and Nadine Uwampa as Klein Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Dust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dust (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dust worth watching?
- Dust holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dust?
- Dust stars Jane Birkin, Trevor Howard, John Matshikiza, Nadine Uwampa and Lourdes Christina Sayo.
- When was Dust released?
- Dust was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.