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The Desert Rats

1953Movie1 h 28 minNR

83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes100%69%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes100%69%

Summary

In North Africa, German Field Marshal Rommel and his troops have successfully fended off British forces, and now intend to take Tobruk, an important port city.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Robert Wise
Written by
Richard Murphy
Produced by
Robert L. Jacks
Music by
Alfred Newman, Leigh Harline

Everyone

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Facts

March 26, 1953 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
March 26, 1953
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
War, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Field Promotion, Fatal Family Photo, The Alcoholic +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Desert Rats?"

Questions about The Desert Rats

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Desert Rats?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Desert Rats from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Desert Rats worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Can I half-watch The Desert Rats?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.