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.
Oct 1, 1985 · 1h 31m · Drama, Romance
⭐ 7.0· 169 votes
Director Donna Deitch
Writer Natalie Cooper
Where to Watch
Loading local availability...
Overview
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Trailers
Photos
Cast
Helen Shaver
Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau
Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley
Frances Parker
Andra Akers
Silver
Gwen Welles
Gwen
Dean Butler
Darrell
Katie La Bourdette
Lucille
James Staley
Art Warner
Denise Crosby
Pat
Antony Ponzini
Joe
Alex McArthur
Walter
Tyler Tyhurst
Buck
Brenda Beck
Joyce
Sam Minsky
Best Man
Patricia Frazier
Change Girl
You May Also Like
On Swift Horses
Apr 24, 2025
Behind the Candelabra
May 26, 2013
The World to Come
Feb 12, 2021
My Week with Marilyn
Nov 23, 2011
My Policeman
Oct 20, 2022
Camp Belvidere
Aug 26, 2014
The Idea of You
May 2, 2024
The Power of the Dog
Oct 25, 2021
Leaving Las Vegas
Oct 27, 1995
Bedrooms and Hallways
Aug 1, 1998
Cyrus
Jun 18, 2010
Lost and Delirious
Jan 21, 2001
Women in Love
Sep 13, 1969
The Map That Leads to You
Aug 19, 2025
Brokeback Mountain
Oct 22, 2005
Urban Cowboy
Jun 6, 1980
Below Her Mouth
Feb 10, 2017
Tell It to the Bees
May 3, 2019
Murphy's Romance
Dec 25, 1985
Maestro
Nov 22, 2023
Similar Movies
Out to Sea
Jul 2, 1997
Under The Greenwood Tree
Dec 26, 2005
Dean Spanley
Dec 12, 2008
The Grifters
Aug 8, 1990
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
Jan 5, 2009
Like Water for Chocolate
Apr 16, 1992
Dream Lover
Nov 11, 1994
White Trial
Feb 14, 1966
The 24th Day
May 6, 2004
Another 9 1/2 Weeks
Jun 12, 1997
We Are Still Here
Feb 2, 2023
Better Than Chocolate
Jul 8, 1999
Boxing Helena
Mar 22, 1993
Poison Ivy 2: Lily
Apr 26, 1996
Sensual
Feb 21, 1986
Arranged
Mar 10, 2007
Laughter and Punishment
Jan 28, 2003
Love in the Afternoon
May 29, 1957
Jet Lag
Oct 30, 2002
Joshua
Apr 19, 2002
