The Living Desert (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1953, The Living Desert is a documentary film directed by James Algar, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.
Who’s in it. The Living Desert stars Winston Hibler as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Living Desert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Living Desert page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Living Desert (1953)?
- In US, The Living Desert is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Living Desert worth watching?
- The Living Desert holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Living Desert?
- The Living Desert stars Winston Hibler.