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Queen of the Desert

2015Movie2 h 8 min

Drama
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic395.6Rotten Tomatoes17%37%

A slow-burning, wondrous drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

One woman can change the course of history

A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentieth century. Her knowledge of the tribal leaders is used by the British to establish the Kingdoms of Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Historical Epic
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Political Intrigue
  • Exploration of Culture
  • Sweeping Cinematography
  • Character-Driven
  • Epic Romance
  • Early 20th Century

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Werner Herzog
Written by
Werner Herzog
Produced by
Cassian Elwes, Michael Benaroya, Nick N. Raslan
Music by
Klaus Badelt

Everyone

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Facts

September 3, 2015 · 2 h 8 min · Violence

Released
September 3, 2015
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Adventure, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, French, Turkish
Made in
Morocco, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Queen of the Desert?"

Questions about Queen of the Desert

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Queen of the Desert?

fuboTVParamount+PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowPlex

In the United States, Queen of the Desert streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Queen of the Desert worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is Queen of the Desert good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Queen of the Desert plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Queen of the Desert a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 11% of its budget.