Red Dust
Seen it?2004 | 110 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Hooper
- Chiwetel EjioforAlex Mpondo
- Hilary SwankSarah Barcant
- Jamie BartlettDirk Hendricks
- Ian RobertsPiet Müller
- Marius WeyersBen Hoffman
- Nomhlé NkyonyeniMrs. Sizela
- Greg LatterMannie Bester
- Elize CawoodAnna Hoffman
- Robin SmithDuty Officer
- Wilson DunsterDistrict Judge