Where to watch Lion of the Desert(1981)
In the United States, Lion of the Desert is available to stream on AMC+. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Prime Video, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Lion of the Desert
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Free
The Roku Channel
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Plex
Plex Channel
Darkroom
Prime Video
Tubi TV
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Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube- Fandango At Home
Buy
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- Google Play
- YouTube
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Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Lion of the Desert plot summary
He was a man of honor in a war without any.
Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
Details
- Release date
- April 17, 1981
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Genres
- History, War, Drama
- Directed by
- Moustapha Akkad
- Country
- Libya, United States, United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 208 votes
Lion of the Desert trailer
Cast
Anthony QuinnOmar al-Mukhtar
Oliver ReedGeneral Rodolfo Graziani
Irene PapasMabrouka
Raf ValloneColonel Diodiece
Rod SteigerBenito Mussolini
John GielgudSharif El Gariani
Andrew KeirSalem
Gastone MoschinMajor Tomelli
Stefano PatriziLieutenant Sandrini- Adolfo LastrettiColonel Sarsani
FAQ
Where can I watch Lion of the Desert?
In the United States, Lion of the Desert is available to stream on AMC+. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Darkroom, Prime Video, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Lion of the Desert?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Lion of the Desert?
Lion of the Desert runs 2h 53m (173 minutes).
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