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The poster features two women in a convertible car, one wearing a white hat and sunglasses, the other in a blue shirt and sunglasses. The desert landscape with a clear blue sky and white clouds provides a serene backdrop. The title "DESERT HEARTS" is prominently displayed in large white letters a...

Desert Hearts

1985 · Movie · 91 min· Updated Jul 2026
⭐7.1
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You can watch Desert Hearts (1985) for free on Kanopy.

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Sun-drenched warmth and slow-burning longing saturate this intimate portrait of unexpected connection in the Mojave Desert. A rigid academic finds her carefully constructed life unraveling under the gaze of a free-spirited wanderer.

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Donna Deitch

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Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers, Gwen Welles, Dean Butler, Katie La Bourdette, James Staley, Denise Crosby, Antony Ponzini

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The poster features two women in a convertible car, one wearing a white hat and sunglasses, the other in a blue shirt and sunglasses. The desert landscape with a clear blue sky and white clouds provides a serene backdrop. The title "DESERT HEARTS" is prominently displayed in large white letters a...

Desert Hearts

1985•⭐ 7.1•91 min•Updated Jul 2026
🌐English

You can watch Desert Hearts (1985) for free on Kanopy.

Rated:R
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7.1/10

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77%

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While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Sun-drenched warmth and slow-burning longing saturate this intimate portrait of unexpected connection in the Mojave Desert. A rigid academic finds her carefully constructed life unraveling under the gaze of a free-spirited wanderer.

Director

Donna Deitch

Cast

Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers, Gwen Welles, Dean Butler, Katie La Bourdette, James Staley, Denise Crosby, Antony Ponzini

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Desert Hearts is streaming on Max. Watch Desert Hearts for free on Kanopy. Desert Hearts is streaming on YouTube TV. Desert Hearts is streaming on Criterion Channel. Desert Hearts is streaming on TCM. Desert Hearts is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified July 1, 2026.

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