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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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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · 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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desert Dancer on Netflix?

No, Desert Dancer is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is Desert Dancer on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Desert Dancer is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Desert Dancer for free?

Desert Dancer is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

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).