Daughters of the Dust
1991, English. Directed by Julie Dash.
In 1902, a Gullah family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina decide whether to migrate to the mainland, risking their unique cultural heritage.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Daughters of the Dust
Daughters of the Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, and Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Julie DashDirector
- Cora Lee DayNana Peazant
- Alva RogersEula Peazant
- Barbara O. JonesYellow Mary
- Trula HoosierTrula
- Umar AbdurrahamnBilal Muhammad
- Adisa AndersonEli Peazant
- Kaycee MooreHaagar Peazant
- Bahni TurpinIona Peazant
- Cheryl Lynn BruceViola Peazant
- Tommy Redmond HicksMr. Snead
- Tony KingNewlywed Man
- Cornell RoyalDaddy Mack Peazant
Details
- Released
- 24 January 1991
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- Julie Dash
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $1.6M
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Daughters of the Dust: quick answers
Is Daughters of the Dust worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Daughters of the Dust?
Daughters of the Dust runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Daughters of the Dust have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Daughters of the Dust. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Daughters of the Dust parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Daughters of the Dust is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Daughters of the Dust on?
Daughters of the Dust is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor, and Cohen Media in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Daughters of the Dust?
If you liked Daughters of the Dust, try Moll Flanders, My Brilliant Career, I Can't Think Straight.
Who directed Daughters of the Dust?
Daughters of the Dust (1991) was directed by Julie Dash and stars Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara O. Jones.