Ask the Dust (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2006, Ask the Dust is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Towne, running about 117 minutes. “Passion and ambition drive two dreamers in 1930s LA. Their love affair is ferocious and hot-blooded as they fight the city and themselves to make their dreams come true.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm.
Who’s in it. Ask the Dust stars Colin Farrell as Arturo Bandini, Salma Hayek Pinault as Camilla Lopez, Donald Sutherland as Hellfrick and Eileen Atkins as Mrs. Hargraves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ask the Dust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Ask the Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ask the Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ask the Dust (2006)?
- In US, Ask the Dust is available to 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 Ask the Dust worth watching?
- Ask the Dust holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Ask the Dust?
- Ask the Dust stars Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek Pinault, Donald Sutherland, Eileen Atkins and Idina Menzel.
- When was Ask the Dust released?
- Ask the Dust was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.