Desert Riders (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Desert Riders is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Vic Sarin, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Camel racing is a popular sport in the Middle East. In past years, thousands of young boys have been trafficked from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritania and other countries to work as jockeys in the UAE under excruciating conditions. Over the last 10 years, some governments have tried to put an end to the use of child jockeys. Desert Riders will examine the situation before and since these government policies were enacted, as well as the difficult journey to retrieve and recuperate these children
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Riders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Riders (2012)?
- In US, Desert Riders is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Desert Riders released?
- Desert Riders was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.