Desert Flower
2009, English. Directed by Sherry Hormann.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Desert Flower
Desert Flower isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sherry HormannDirector
- Liya KebedeWaris Dirie
- Sally HawkinsMarylin
- Craig ParkinsonNeil
- Meera SyalPushpa Patel
- Anthony MackieHarold Jackson
- Juliet StevensonLucinda
- Timothy SpallTerry Donaldson
- Lucrezia PhantaziaGirl in Boardinghouse
- Soraya Omar-ScegoYoung Waris
- Anna HilgedieckGirl in Shower
- Matthew Alexander KaufmanFastfood Manager
- Prashant PrabhakarKami
Details
- Released
- 24 September 2009
- Country
- Austria, Germany, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $15M
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What Desert Flower is based on
Desert Flower is based on Desert Flower, a 1998 novel by Waris Dirie.
Novel · 1998
Desert Flower
By Waris Dirie
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Desert Flower: quick answers
Is Desert Flower worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 508 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Desert Flower?
Desert Flower runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Desert Flower have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Desert Flower. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Desert Flower parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Desert Flower yet.
Which OTT platform is Desert Flower on?
Desert Flower isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desert Flower?
If you liked Desert Flower, try The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Sweetness in the Belly, A United Kingdom.
Who directed Desert Flower?
Desert Flower (2009) was directed by Sherry Hormann and stars Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins, Craig Parkinson.
What is Desert Flower based on?
Desert Flower is based on Desert Flower, a 1998 novel by Waris Dirie.