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Desert Flower

7.620092h MovieDrama

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.

DirectorSherry Hormann

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sherry Hormann

LKLiya Kebede
Liya Kebede
Waris Dirie
SHSally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Marylin
CPCraig Parkinson
Craig Parkinson
Neil
MSMeera Syal
Meera Syal
Pushpa Patel
AMAnthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie
Harold Jackson
JSJuliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Lucinda
TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Terry Donaldson
LPLucrezia Phantazia
Lucrezia Phantazia
Girl in Boardinghouse
SOSoraya Omar-Scego
Soraya Omar-Scego
Young Waris
AHAnna Hilgedieck
Anna Hilgedieck
Girl in Shower
MKMatthew Alexander Kaufman
Matthew Alexander Kaufman
Fastfood Manager
PPPrashant Prabhakar
Prashant Prabhakar
Kami

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Desert Flower — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desert Flower?

Desert Flower isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Desert Flower on Netflix?

No, Desert Flower is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is Desert Flower on Amazon Prime Video?

Desert Flower isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Desert Flower for free?

Desert Flower isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is Desert Flower based on a true story?

Yes — Desert Flower is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).