Desert One (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, Desert One is a history and documentary film directed by Barbara Kopple, running about 107 minutes. “The most difficult and audacious rescue mission ever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story behind one the of most daring rescues in modern US history: a secret mission to free hostages captured during the 1979 Iranian revolution.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Desert One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert One page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert One tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert One (2019)?
- In US, Desert One is available to stream on History Vault, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert One worth watching?
- Desert One holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.