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Desert Bloom

1986·Movie
1h 45min
68
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Growing up, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The nuclear family meets the atomic age.

The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.
Coming-of-AgeFamily Drama1950s Las VegasNostalgicDysfunctional FamilyStep-fatherAuntBomb Testing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Desert Bloom legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Desert Bloom worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Desert Bloom?

1 h 45 min

Desert Bloom runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Desert Bloom?

Critics71
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Desert Bloom much the same way.

What language is Desert Bloom in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Desert Bloom?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Desert Bloom in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.