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Desert Dancer

2014·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.

Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
Iranian CinemaDance as ResistanceBiographical DramaSocial JusticePolitical OppressionInspirational StoryArtistic ExpressionCultural Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Desert Dancer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Desert Dancer legally?

Desert Dancer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Desert Dancer worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Desert Dancer rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Desert Dancer?

1 h 38 min

Desert Dancer runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Desert Dancer based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Desert Dancer?

Critics40
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Desert Dancer higher (61) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Desert Dancer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Morocco, Romania, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Desert Dancer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Desert Dancer in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.