A Dry White Season
1989, English. Directed by Euzhan Palcy.
During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about the death of a young black boy who died in police custody.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Dry White Season
A Dry White Season is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Euzhan PalcyDirector
- Donald SutherlandBen du Toit
- Janet SuzmanSusan du Toit
- Zakes MokaeStanley Makhaya
- Jürgen ProchnowCaptain Stolz
- Susan SarandonMelanie Bruwer
- Marlon BrandoIan McKenzie
- Winston NtshonaGordon Ngubene
- Thoko NtshingaEmily Ngubene
- Leonard MaguireBruwer
- Gerard ThoolenColonel Viljoen
- Susannah HarkerSuzette du Toit
- Rowen ElmesJohan du Toit
Details
- Released
- 20 September 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Colin Welland, Euzhan Palcy
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What A Dry White Season is based on
A Dry White Season is based on A Dry White Season (1979) by André Brink.
1979
A Dry White Season
By André Brink
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A Dry White Season: quick answers
Is A Dry White Season worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Dry White Season?
A Dry White Season runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does A Dry White Season have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Dry White Season. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Dry White Season parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Dry White Season is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Dry White Season on?
A Dry White Season is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Dry White Season?
If you liked A Dry White Season, try The Truth About Emanuel, Light It Up, 180.
Who directed A Dry White Season?
A Dry White Season (1989) was directed by Euzhan Palcy and stars Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Zakes Mokae.
What is A Dry White Season based on?
A Dry White Season is based on A Dry White Season (1979) by André Brink.