Red Dust
“Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.”
Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
About Red Dust
Red Dust is a 2004 English-language drama film directed by Tom Hooper. The cast is led by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hilary Swank, Jamie Bartlett. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Red Dust was produced by BBC, Videovision Entertainment, and BBC Film and made in United Kingdom and South Africa. It was released on January 11, 2004.
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Writers
- Troy Kennedy Martin
- Release date
- January 11, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, South Africa
- Production
- BBC, Videovision Entertainment, BBC Film
Red Dust cast & crew
Red Dust was directed by Tom Hooper and written by Troy Kennedy Martin.
The cast features Chiwetel Ejiofor as Alex Mpondo, Hilary Swank as Sarah Barcant, Jamie Bartlett as Dirk Hendricks, Ian Roberts as Piet Müller, Marius Weyers as Ben Hoffman, and Nomhlé Nkyonyeni as Mrs. Sizela.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rob Lane, cinematography is by Larry Smith, and it was produced by Ruth Caleb and Anant Singh.
Is Red Dust worth watching?
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Red Dust is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Red Dust
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Cast of Red Dust
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Alex Mpondo
Hilary Swank
Sarah Barcant
Jamie Bartlett
Dirk Hendricks
Ian Roberts
Piet Müller
Marius Weyers
Ben Hoffman
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
Mrs. Sizela
Greg Latter
Mannie Bester
Elize Cawood
Anna Hoffman
Robin Smith
Duty Officer
Wilson Dunster
District Judge
Dirk Stoltz
Andre
Jennifer Steyn
Marie Müller
Red Dust — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Red Dust in United States?
Red Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Red Dust on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Red Dust is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Red Dust in?
Red Dust is originally in English, with audio tracks including Afrikaans, Xhosa, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Red Dust?
Red Dust runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
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