Heat and Dust (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1983, Heat and Dust is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, running about 133 minutes.

What it’s about. Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life.

Who’s in it. Heat and Dust stars Julie Christie as Anne, Shashi Kapoor as The Nawab, Greta Scacchi as Olivia Rivers and Christopher Cazenove as Douglas Rivers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Heat and Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heat and Dust page.

If you liked it. Fans of Heat and Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Heat and Dust (1983)?
In US, Heat and Dust is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Heat and Dust worth watching?
Heat and Dust holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Heat and Dust?
Heat and Dust stars Julie Christie, Shashi Kapoor, Greta Scacchi, Christopher Cazenove and Nickolas Grace.
When was Heat and Dust released?
Heat and Dust was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.