Ask the Dust
2006, English. Directed by Robert Towne.
Trapped by passion. Faced by their dreams.
Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Ask the Dust is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Cast & crew
- Robert TowneDirector
- Colin FarrellArturo Bandini
- Salma Hayek PinaultCamilla Lopez
- Donald SutherlandHellfrick
- Eileen AtkinsMrs. Hargraves
- Idina MenzelVera Rivkin
- Justin KirkSammy
- William MapotherBill
- Tamara Marie WatsonSally
- Dionysio BascoPatricio
- Jeremy CrutchleySolomon
- Ronald FranceColumbia Sweeper
- Wayne HarrisonHeilman
Details
- Released
- 2 February 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Towne
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What Ask the Dust is based on
Ask the Dust is based on Ask the Dust, a 1939 novel by John Fante.
Novel · 1939
Ask the Dust
By John Fante
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Ask the Dust: quick answers
Is Ask the Dust worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 170 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Ask the Dust have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ask the Dust. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ask the Dust parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ask the Dust is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ask the Dust on?
Ask the Dust is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ask the Dust?
If you liked Ask the Dust, try Queer, Love Me Love Me, Marked Men: Rule + Shaw.
Who directed Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust (2006) was directed by Robert Towne and stars Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek Pinault, Donald Sutherland.
What is Ask the Dust based on?
Ask the Dust is based on Ask the Dust, a 1939 novel by John Fante.