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Queen of the Desert

5.820152h 8mMovieDramaAdventureHistory

A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentieth century. Her knowledge of the tribal…

DirectorWerner Herzog
WriterWerner Herzog
ProducersBen Sachs·Cathy Gesualdo

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Cast · Directed by Werner Herzog

NKNicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Gertrude Bell
JFJames Franco
James Franco
Henry Cadogan
RPRobert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson
T.E. Lawrence
DLDamian Lewis
Damian Lewis
Richard Wylie
JA
Jay Abdo
Fattuh
JAJenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter
Florance Bell
DCDavid Calder
David Calder
Hugh Bell
CFChristopher Fulford
Christopher Fulford
Winston Churchill
NWNick Waring
Nick Waring
Sir Mark Sykes
HEHolly Earl
Holly Earl
Florence Lascelles
MJMark Lewis Jones
Mark Lewis Jones
Lascelles
BGBeth Goddard
Beth Goddard
Aunt Lascelles

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Queen of the Desert — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Queen of the Desert?

Queen of the Desert is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Queen of the Desert on Netflix?

No, Queen of the Desert is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Queen of the Desert on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Queen of the Desert is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in India as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Queen of the Desert for free?

Queen of the Desert is available on Amazon Prime Video in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Queen of the Desert based on a true story?

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