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A Handful of Dust

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1988 | 118 min | Romance, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved The Bridges of Madison County or Tess, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Trusting to a fault, Tony is unaware that anything is amiss until his wife suddenly asks for a divorce. With his life in turmoil, Tony goes on a haphazard journey to South America.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 61K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charles Sturridge

  • James WilbyTony Last
  • Kristin Scott ThomasBrenda Last
  • Rupert GravesJohn Beaver
  • Pip TorrensJock Grant-Menzies
  • Judi DenchMrs. Beaver
  • Alec GuinnessMr. Todd
  • Beatie EdneyMarjorie
  • Christopher GodwinDr. Messinger
  • Jackson KyleJohn Andrew
  • Anjelica HustonMrs. Rattery