Desert Hearts

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.

Desert Hearts is a 1985 romance film directed by Donna Deitch. Released in October 1985, it runs 91 minutes.

Its themes are desert, divorce, lesbian, and lesbian relationship. It is adapted from a novel.

Helen Shaver stars as Vivian Bell, Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers, Audra Lindley as Frances Parker, and Andra Akers as Silver. The screenplay is by Natalie Cooper. American members can watch it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel.

Carol, Tell It to the Bees, and Happiest Season make useful companions to Desert Hearts, all filed under 1950s. TMDB voters put it at 7.1 out of 10 across 181 votes.