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Desert Dancer

6.920141h 38mPG-13MovieDramaMusic

Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.

DirectorRichard Raymond

WriterJon Croker

ProducersMohammed Al Turki·Luis Astorquia

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Raymond

Young Afshin Ghaffarian

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Desert Dancer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desert Dancer?

Desert Dancer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desert Dancer on Netflix?

No, Desert Dancer is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Desert Dancer on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Desert Dancer is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Desert Dancer for free?

Desert Dancer is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Desert Dancer based on a true story?

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