A Handful of Dust (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, A Handful of Dust is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Sturridge, running about 118 minutes. “It's a long fall from high society” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Trusting to a fault, Tony is unaware that anything is amiss until his wife suddenly asks for a divorce. With his life in turmoil, Tony goes on a haphazard journey to South America.
Who’s in it. A Handful of Dust stars James Wilby as Tony Last, Kristin Scott Thomas as Brenda Last, Richard Beale as Ben and Pip Torrens as Jock Grant-Menzies, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Handful of Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Handful of Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Handful of Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Handful of Dust (1988)?
- In US, A Handful of Dust is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Handful of Dust worth watching?
- A Handful of Dust holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Handful of Dust?
- A Handful of Dust stars James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale, Pip Torrens and Jackskon Kyle.
- When was A Handful of Dust released?
- A Handful of Dust was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.