A Dry White Season (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, A Dry White Season is a drama and mystery film directed by Euzhan Palcy, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.
Who’s in it. A Dry White Season stars Donald Sutherland as Ben du Toit, Janet Suzman as Susan du Toit, Zakes Mokae as Stanley Makhaya and Jürgen Prochnow as Captain Stolz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Dry White Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dry White Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dry White Season tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dry White Season (1989)?
- In US, A Dry White Season is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Dry White Season worth watching?
- A Dry White Season holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Dry White Season?
- A Dry White Season stars Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae, Jürgen Prochnow and Susan Sarandon.
- When was A Dry White Season released?
- A Dry White Season was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.