Desert Dancer (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2014, Desert Dancer is a drama and music film directed by Richard Raymond, running about 98 minutes. “Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
Who’s in it. Desert Dancer stars Freida Pinto as Elaheh, Reece Ritchie as Afshin Ghaffarian, Tom Cullen as Ardavan and Nazanin Boniadi as Parisa Ghaffarian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Desert Dancer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Dancer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Dancer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Dancer (2014)?
- In US, Desert Dancer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Dancer worth watching?
- Desert Dancer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Dancer?
- Desert Dancer stars Freida Pinto, Reece Ritchie, Tom Cullen, Nazanin Boniadi and Marama Corlett.
- When was Desert Dancer released?
- Desert Dancer was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.