How long is Desert Flower?

Desert Flower is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Desert Flower rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for Desert Flower.

Where can I stream Desert Flower?

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Where to watch Desert Flower (2009) tonight

Desert Flower (2009) runs 2 h 7 min and averages 7.6 from 508 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 7 min — ends 10:07 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama
Released: September 24, 2009
TMDB rating: 7.6 / 10 from 508 votes
Director: Sherry Hormann
Starring: Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store.

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How long is Desert Flower?: Desert Flower is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Desert Flower rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for Desert Flower.
Is Desert Flower a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Desert Flower?: As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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