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 , Dean Butler , Gwen Welles , James Staley , Katie La Bourdette , Alex McArthur , Tyler Tyhurst

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1985-10-01

Rating: 7

Runtime: 91minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 2M

Production Companies: Desert Hearts Productions , The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Reviews:

  • Kairi Jimenez
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Kendra Ortega
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

  • Nico Hamilton
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Adelyn Stokes
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Madilynn Hobbs
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4