Empire of Dirt (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2013, Empire of Dirt is a drama film directed by Peter Stebbings, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.
Who’s in it. Empire of Dirt stars Cara Gee as Lena Mahikan, Shay Eyre as Peeka Mahikan, Jennifer Podemski as Minnie Mahikan and Luke Kirby as Russell Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Empire of Dirt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empire of Dirt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empire of Dirt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empire of Dirt (2013)?
- In US, Empire of Dirt is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Empire of Dirt worth watching?
- Empire of Dirt holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empire of Dirt?
- Empire of Dirt stars Cara Gee, Shay Eyre, Jennifer Podemski, Luke Kirby and Jordan Prentice.
- When was Empire of Dirt released?
- Empire of Dirt was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.