Heat and Dust
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.
Where to watch Heat and Dust in India
Can I watch Heat and Dust in India? Heat and Dust isn't currently available to stream in India. Availability changes often — add it to your watchlist and check back.
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open Heat and Dust there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Heat and Dust streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust is a 1983 English-language drama and romance film directed by James Ivory. The cast is led by Julie Christie, Greta Scacchi, Shashi Kapoor. It has a runtime of 2h 13m.
Heat and Dust was produced by Merchant Ivory Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 1, 1983, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- James Ivory
- Writers
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Release date
- January 1, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Heat and Dust cast & crew
Heat and Dust was directed by James Ivory and written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
The cast features Julie Christie as Anne, Greta Scacchi as Olivia Rivers, Shashi Kapoor as The Nawab, Nickolas Grace as Harry Hamilton-Paul, Christopher Cazenove as Douglas Rivers, and Zakir Hussain as Inder Lal, Anne's landlord.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Robbins, cinematography is by Walter Lassally, and it was produced by Ismail Merchant.
Is Heat and Dust worth watching?
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Heat and Dust is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust isn't currently available on major streaming services in India. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Heat and Dust
Julie Christie
Anne
Greta Scacchi
Olivia Rivers
Shashi Kapoor
The Nawab
Nickolas Grace
Harry Hamilton-Paul
Christopher Cazenove
Douglas Rivers
Zakir Hussain
Inder Lal, Anne's landlord
Julian Glover
Crawford
Susan Fleetwood
Mrs. Crawford
Patrick Godfrey
Dr Saunders
Jennifer Kendal
Mrs. Saunders
Charles McCaughan
Chid
Madhur Jaffrey
Begum Mussarat Jahan
Heat and Dust — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Heat and Dust in India?
Heat and Dust is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Heat and Dust in the US?
In the US, Heat and Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Heat and Dust in the UK?
Heat and Dust isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Heat and Dust in?
Heat and Dust is originally in English, with audio tracks including Hindi, English, Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Heat and Dust?
Heat and Dust runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is Heat and Dust rated?
Heat and Dust is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
Movies like Heat and Dust
See the full list →
