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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

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Availability shown for Canada · 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 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 August 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).