Where to watch Desert Hearts (1985) tonight
Desert Hearts (1985) runs 1 h 31 min and averages 7.1 from 182 TMDB members. While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
- Runtime
- 1 h 31 min — ends 9:31 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- no US certification listed
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- October 1, 1985
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 from 182 votes
- Director
- Donna Deitch
- Starring
- Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Desert Hearts?
- Desert Hearts is 1 h 31 min long (91 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:31 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Desert Hearts rated?
- TMDB lists no US age certification for Desert Hearts.
- Is Desert Hearts a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Desert Hearts?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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