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Heat and Dust

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1983 | 133 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 Revolutionary Road, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: 37th British Academy Film Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay. Also nominated for 7 more BAFTAs and 1 Cannes award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Ivory

  • Julie ChristieAnne
  • Greta ScacchiOlivia Rivers
  • Shashi KapoorThe Nawab
  • Nickolas GraceHarry Hamilton-Paul
  • Christopher CazenoveDouglas Rivers
  • Zakir HussainInder Lal, Anne's landlord
  • Julian GloverCrawford
  • Susan FleetwoodMrs. Crawford
  • Patrick GodfreyDr Saunders
  • Jennifer KendalMrs. Saunders