Red Dust (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2004, Red Dust is a drama film directed by Tom Hooper, running about 110 minutes. “Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Red Dust stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Alex Mpondo, Hilary Swank as Sarah Barcant, Jamie Bartlett as Dirk Hendricks and Ian Roberts as Piet Müller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Red Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Dust (2004)?
- In US, Red Dust is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Dust worth watching?
- Red Dust holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Dust?
- Red Dust stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hilary Swank, Jamie Bartlett, Ian Roberts and Marius Weyers.
- When was Red Dust released?
- Red Dust was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.