Movie

Daughters of the Dust

★ 6.3(57)19911h 52m

Daughters of the Dust is streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Julie Dash
Release date: 1991-01-24
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $1,642,436
Budget: $800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: WMG Film

Daughters of the Dust — trailer

About Daughters of the Dust

Daughters of the Dust is a 1991 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Julie Dash, starring Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers and Barbara O. Jones. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Daughters of the Dust in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1902, a Gullah family on the Sea Islands off South Carolina decide whether to migrate to the mainland, risking their unique cultural heritage.

Cast

Cora Lee Day

Nana Peazant

Alva Rogers

Eula Peazant

Barbara O. Jones

Yellow Mary

Trula Hoosier

Trula

Umar Abdurrahamn

Bilal Muhammad

Adisa Anderson

Eli Peazant

Kaycee Moore

Haagar Peazant

Bahni Turpin

Iona Peazant

Cheryl Lynn Bruce

Viola Peazant

Tommy Redmond Hicks

Mr. Snead

Tony King

Newlywed Man

Cornell Royal

Daddy Mack Peazant

Themes & keywords

islandrapemysticslaverywoman directorl.a. rebelliongullah

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Daughters of the Dust in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Daughters of the Dust on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Daughters of the Dust on Netflix?+

Daughters of the Dust is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel.

How long is Daughters of the Dust?+

Daughters of the Dust has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Daughters of the Dust?+

Daughters of the Dust stars Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara O. Jones, Trula Hoosier and Umar Abdurrahamn.

When did Daughters of the Dust come out?+

Daughters of the Dust is a 1991 movie directed by Julie Dash.

What genre is Daughters of the Dust?+

Daughters of the Dust is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Daughters of the Dust?+

Daughters of the Dust was directed by Julie Dash.