Desert Flower (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2009, Desert Flower is a drama film directed by Sherry Hormann, running about 120 minutes. “The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.
Who’s in it. Desert Flower stars Liya Kebede as Waris Dirie, Sally Hawkins as Marylin, Craig Parkinson as Neil and Meera Syal as Pushpa Patel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Desert Flower has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Flower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Flower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Flower (2009)?
- In US, Desert Flower is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Flower worth watching?
- Desert Flower holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Desert Flower?
- Desert Flower stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal and Anthony Mackie.
- When was Desert Flower released?
- Desert Flower was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.