Best on Max: Desert Hearts Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Desert Hearts, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Desert Hearts (1985) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. 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.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell; Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers; Audra Lindley as Frances Parker; Andra Akers as Silver; Gwen Welles as Gwen; Dean Butler as Darrell; Katie La Bourdette as Lucille; James Staley as Art Warner
About Desert Hearts
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Desert Hearts?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Desert Hearts?
Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell; Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers; Audra Lindley as Frances Parker; Andra Akers as Silver; Gwen Welles as Gwen; Dean Butler as Darrell; Katie La Bourdette as Lucille; James Staley as Art Warner
Is this Desert Hearts guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



