Desert Hearts (1985)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
In 1959, Vivian Bell came to Reno, Nevada for a quick divorce. Of all the people she met there, the one who surprised her the most was herself.
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
- Released: 1985-10-01
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 31m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 181 votes
Directed by Donna Deitch.
Top cast
- Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell
- Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers
- Audra Lindley as Frances Parker
- Andra Akers as Silver
- Gwen Welles as Gwen
- Dean Butler as Darrell
- Katie La Bourdette as Lucille
- James Staley as Art Warner
- Denise Crosby as Pat
- Antony Ponzini as Joe
Where to watch Desert Hearts
- United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
- Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
- Australia: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
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