Dust Kid (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2009, Dust Kid is an animation film directed by Joung Yu-mi, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. In bed, late on a sleepless night in the depth of winter, Eujin finds a small dust kid. She decides to do the cleaning she has been putting off for so long. Cleaning every corner of her room, she keeps finding other dust kids here and there, and starts clearing them up one by one. Just when she thinks she has cleaned her room and the dust kids are all gone now, she comes face to face with another one... When I am at home alone, I sit silently and mull over many things. As I think, my brain fills with pointless worries and anxiety. That’s when I start to clean my room. As I clean busily, wash the dishes and do the laundry I’ve been putting off, my anxiety disappears naturally.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dust Kid sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dust Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dust Kid tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dust Kid (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dust Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dust Kid worth watching?
- Dust Kid holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Dust Kid released?
- Dust Kid was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.
