Desert Flower
The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.
The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Desert Flower
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2009-09-24
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Rating: 7.5/10 (448 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $14,682,943
- Production Companies: Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Filmproduktion, MTM West Television & Film, Torus
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9078
- Languages: English, French, Somali
Cast & Crew
Liya Kebede
as Waris Dirie
Sally Hawkins
as Marylin
Craig Parkinson
as Neil
Meera Syal
as Pushpa Patel
Anthony Mackie
as Harold Jackson
Juliet Stevenson
as Lucinda
Timothy Spall
as Terry Donaldson
Lucrezia Phantazia
as Girl in Boardinghouse
Soraya Omar-Scego
as Young Waris
Anna Hilgedieck
as Girl in Shower
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Trailers & Clips
Desert Flower Official Trailer {HD}
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Flower?▼
Desert Flower is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2009-09-24.
Who are the main actors in Desert Flower?▼
The main cast includes Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson, Meera Syal, Anthony Mackie, .
Where can I watch Desert Flower online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Desert Flower is available.
Is Desert Flower based on a true story?▼
The extraordinary true story of the woman who crossed the desert and changed the world.
What is the IMDb rating of Desert Flower?▼
Desert Flower has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 448 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Desert Flower?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $14,682,943 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Desert Flower?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Backup Media, Desert Flower, Majestic Filmproduktion, MTM West Television & Film, Torus. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Desert Flower filmed?▼
Desert Flower was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Desert Flower?▼
The total runtime of Desert Flower is 120 minutes.
Is Desert Flower suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Desert Flower?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Desert Flower.
Does Desert Flower have a post-credit scene?▼
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