Heat and Dust
1983, English. Directed by James Ivory.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- James IvoryDirector
- 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
- Charles McCaughanChid
- Madhur JaffreyBegum Mussarat Jahan
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
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What Heat and Dust is based on
Heat and Dust is based on Heat and Dust, a 1975 novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
Novel · 1975
Heat and Dust
By Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
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Heat and Dust: quick answers
Is Heat and Dust worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Heat and Dust?
Heat and Dust runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does Heat and Dust have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Heat and Dust. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Heat and Dust parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Heat and Dust is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Heat and Dust on?
Heat and Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Cohen Media in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heat and Dust?
If you liked Heat and Dust, try Lady Chatterley's Lover, Anna Karenina, Inventing the Abbotts.
Who directed Heat and Dust?
Heat and Dust (1983) was directed by James Ivory and stars Julie Christie, Greta Scacchi, Shashi Kapoor.
What is Heat and Dust based on?
Heat and Dust is based on Heat and Dust, a 1975 novel by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.