Desiree
1984, English. Directed by Felix de Rooy.
Set in Brooklyn, New York this Dutch film is based on a true story that appeared on a New York newspaper in 1980. Desirée lives in the past. A series of flashbacks expose us to her psychologically troubled childhood very much affected by a promiscous mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 December 1984
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Norman de Palm
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Desiree runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Desiree isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desiree?
If you liked Desiree, try What Maisie Knew, Skin, Holy Lands.
Who directed Desiree?
Desiree (1984) was directed by Felix de Rooy and stars Marianne Rolle, Dan Strayhorn, Cynthia Belgrave.