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Desert Hearts (1985) is streaming on Max. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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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.
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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
You can stream Desert Hearts (1985) on Max with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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7.1/10
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77%
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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
7 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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