Desert Bloom (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, Desert Bloom is a drama and family film directed by Eugene Corr, running about 105 minutes. “The nuclear family meets the atomic age.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.
Who’s in it. Desert Bloom stars Annabeth Gish as Rosalie "Rose" Chismore, Jon Voight as Jack Chismore, JoBeth Williams as Lily Chismore and Ellen Barkin as Aunt Starr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Desert Bloom 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 Desert Bloom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Bloom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Bloom (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desert Bloom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desert Bloom worth watching?
- Desert Bloom holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Bloom?
- Desert Bloom stars Annabeth Gish, Jon Voight, JoBeth Williams, Ellen Barkin and Jay Underwood.
- When was Desert Bloom released?
- Desert Bloom was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.