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Desert of Lies

7.019841h 23mMovieDramaTV Movie

The fortunes of two expeditions a century and a half apart become mysteriously linked in the same desolate stretch of Kalahari Desert. In 1848 the Broon family are sent by the London Missionary Society to look for and convert a legendary…

DirectorPiers Haggard
WriterHoward Brenton
ProducerMichael Wearing

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Cast · Directed by Piers Haggard

MFMick Ford
Mick Ford
Jake
CLCherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
Sue
TBTom Bell
Tom Bell
Abel Broom
LMLouis Mahoney
Louis Mahoney
Sylveste
JMJohn Matshikiza
John Matshikiza
Bushman
EB
Elizabeth Bell
Sarah Broom
EA
Elizabeth Anson
Esther Broom

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Desert of Lies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desert of Lies?

Desert of Lies isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Desert of Lies on Netflix?

No, Desert of Lies is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Desert of Lies on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Desert of Lies for free?

Desert of Lies isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Desert of Lies?

Desert of Lies hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 1, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.