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Ask the Dust

2006·Movie
1h 57min·R
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Profoundly sad and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Class and money, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Romantic DramaPeriod PieceClass ConflictMelancholyCharacter-DrivenComing-of-AgeSocial CommentaryLiterary AdaptationSlow BurnInterracial Romance

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ask the Dust legally?

Ask the Dust is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ask the Dust worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ask the Dust rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Ask the Dust?

1 h 57 min

Ask the Dust runs 1 h 57 min.

Is Ask the Dust based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ask the Dust?

Critics47
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 47 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Ask the Dust much the same way.

What language is Ask the Dust in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ask the Dust?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ask the Dust in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.