Across the Desert (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, Across the Desert is an adventure and family film directed by J.A. Hübler-Kahla.
What it’s about. Set in the Ottoman Empire during the Nineteenth century, the film portrays a series of oriental adventures of the two travellers Kara Ben Nemsi and Hadschi Halef Omar.
Who’s in it. Across the Desert stars Fred Raupach as Kara Ben Nemsi, Heinz Evelt as Hadschi Halef Omar, Gretl Wawra as Hanneh and Aruth Wartan as Scheich Malek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Across the Desert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Across the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Across the Desert tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Across the Desert (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Across the Desert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Across the Desert worth watching?
- Across the Desert holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Across the Desert?
- Across the Desert stars Fred Raupach, Heinz Evelt, Gretl Wawra, Aruth Wartan and Erich Haußmann.