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Summary
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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Not for scares or laughs.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Donna Deitch
- Written by
- Natalie Cooper, Jane Rule
- Produced by
- Donna Deitch
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Facts
October 1, 1985 · 1 h 31 min · Sexual Content
- Released
- October 1, 1985
- Runtime
- 1 h 31 min
- Content
- Sexual Content
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $350,000
- Box office
- $2 million
- Available in
- 11 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Tropes
The Casino, Significant Wardrobe Shift, The Modest Orgasm +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Where can I stream Desert Hearts?"
Questions about Desert Hearts
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Desert Hearts worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 67).
Is Desert Hearts good for date night?
Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Desert Hearts plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Desert Hearts use?
TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including The Casino, Significant Wardrobe Shift, and The Modest Orgasm.