Where to watch A Handful of Dust (1988) in the UK
A Handful of Dust (1988) is currently available to stream in the UK on ITVX Premium. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
It's a long fall from high society
English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Trusting to a fault, Tony is unaware that anything is amiss until his wife suddenly asks for a divorce. With his life in turmoil, Tony goes on a haphazard journey to South America.
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A Handful of Dust (1988) - Stephen Fry - James Wilby - Kristin Scott Thomas
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in A Handful of Dust.
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James WilbyTony Last -
Kristin Scott ThomasBrenda Last -
Rupert GravesJohn Beaver -
Pip TorrensJock Grant-Menzies -
Judi DenchMrs. Beaver -
Alec GuinnessMr. Todd -
Beatie EdneyMarjorie -
Christopher GodwinDr. Messinger
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A Handful of Dust — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream A Handful of Dust in the UK?
A Handful of Dust (1988) is currently included in subscriptions to ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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Yes. A Handful of Dust can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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A Handful of Dust is currently included with: ITVX Premium.
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