The Dust Factory (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2004, The Dust Factory is a fantasy, drama, family and science fiction film directed by Eric Small, running about 99 minutes. “The journey of a lifetime...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ryan is a teenager who lacks the ability to speak. One day, Ryan falls off a bridge and he finds himself transported to a strange fantasy world where he encounters his Grandpa Randolph and a pretty girl named Melanie; together, Ryan and Melanie learn to help one another with their problems, and they both discover the wisdom they can gain from elders like Grandpa Randolph.
Who’s in it. The Dust Factory stars Armin Mueller-Stahl as Grandpa Randolph, Hayden Panettiere as Melanie Lewis, Ryan Kelley as Ryan Flynn and Kim Myers as Angie Flynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Dust Factory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dust Factory page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dust Factory tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dust Factory (2004)?
- In US, The Dust Factory is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dust Factory worth watching?
- The Dust Factory holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dust Factory?
- The Dust Factory stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Hayden Panettiere, Ryan Kelley, Kim Myers and George De La Pena.
- When was The Dust Factory released?
- The Dust Factory was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.