Desert Rose (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1993, Desert Rose is an action and animation film directed by Yasunao Aoki, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Mariko, codenamed "Rose Marie", is a leader of an anti-terrorism group, CAT (Counter Attack Terrorism). She lost her husband and son in a terrorist bomb attack at an airport. Also suffering injuries in the blast, she was left with a scar that looked like a rose flower on her chest. A secret summit conference is due to be held in Switzerland, with Marie's team deployed as security. However, it becomes clear terrorists have already made a move to sabotage the meeting...
Who’s in it. Desert Rose stars Ai Orikasa as Helga (voice), Akiko Yajima as Timmy (voice), Banjo Ginga as Commander Heineken (voice) and Chieko Honda as Irene (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Desert Rose sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Rose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Rose tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Rose (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desert Rose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desert Rose worth watching?
- Desert Rose holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Desert Rose?
- Desert Rose stars Ai Orikasa, Akiko Yajima, Banjo Ginga, Chieko Honda and Hideyuki Umezu.
- When was Desert Rose released?
- Desert Rose was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.