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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

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Raymond

FPFreida Pinto
Freida Pinto
Elaheh
RRReece Ritchie
Reece Ritchie
Afshin Ghaffarian
TCTom Cullen
Tom Cullen
Ardavan
NBNazanin Boniadi
Nazanin Boniadi
Parisa Ghaffarian
MCMarama Corlett
Marama Corlett
Mona
AGAkin Gazi
Akin Gazi
Farid Ghaffarian
SKSimon Kassianides
Simon Kassianides
Sattar
MKMakram J. Khoury
Makram J. Khoury
Mehdi
TSTolga Safer
Tolga Safer
Stephano
NMNeet Mohan
Neet Mohan
Javadi, Naser
GSGabriel Senior
Gabriel Senior
Young Afshin Ghaffarian

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Desert Dancer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desert Dancer?

Desert Dancer isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Desert Dancer on Netflix?

No, Desert Dancer is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Desert Dancer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Desert Dancer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Desert Dancer for free?

Desert Dancer isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

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).