Desert Hearts

IN 1959, VIVIAN BELL CAME TO RENO, NEVADA FOR A QUICK DIVORCE. OF ALL THE PEOPLE SHE MET THERE, THE ONE WHO SURPRISED HER THE MOST WAS HERSELF.

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Director: Donna Deitch
Cast: Helen Shaver , Patricia Charbonneau , Audra Lindley , Andra Akers , Gwen Welles , Dean Butler , Katie La Bourdette , James Staley , Denise Crosby , Antony Ponzini

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1985-10-01

Rating: 7.101

Runtime: 91minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 2M

Production Companies: Desert Hearts Productions , The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Reviews:

  • Issac Morse
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Darwin Merritt
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Chandler Koch
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Everest Cannon
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Kobe Pollard
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5