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Desert Dancer

2014Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

DramaMusic
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic495.8Rotten Tomatoes31%62%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic495.8Rotten Tomatoes31%62%

Summary

Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Richard Raymond
Written by
Jon Croker
Produced by
Izabella Miko, Richard Raymond, Pippa Cross
Music by
Benjamin Wallfisch

Everyone

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Facts

July 3, 2014 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
July 3, 2014
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
Morocco, Romania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Available in
37 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Desert Dancer?"

Questions about Desert Dancer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Desert Dancer?

PlexPrimeKanopy

In the United States, Desert Dancer streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex and Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Desert Dancer worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Desert Dancer okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Desert Dancer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.