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Red Desert

7.319641h 57mNRMovieDrama

In an industrializing Italian town, a married woman, rendered mentally unstable after a traffic accident, drifts into an affair with a friend of her husband.

DirectorMichelangelo Antonioni
WritersMichelangelo Antonioni·Tonino Guerra
ProducerTonino Cervi

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

MVMonica Vitti
Monica Vitti
Giuliana
RHRichard Harris
Richard Harris
Corrado Zeller
CC
Carlo Chionetti
Ugo
XVXenia Valderi
Xenia Valderi
Linda
RRRita Renoir
Rita Renoir
Emilia
LR
Lili Rheims
Telescope Operator's Wife
AG
Aldo Grotti
Max
VB
Valerio Bartoleschi
Valerio
EC
Emanuela Pala Carboni
Girl in Fable
GM
Giuliano Missirini
Radio Telescope Operator
BB
Bruno Borghi
BC
Beppe Conti

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Red Desert — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Red Desert?

Red Desert is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Red Desert on Netflix?

No, Red Desert is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Red Desert on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Red Desert isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Red Desert for free?

Red Desert is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.