The Living Desert
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Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between desert creatures of every shape, size and description.
Where to watch The Living Desert in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Living Desert there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Living Desert streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | FOD |
About The Living Desert
The Living Desert is a 1953 English-language documentary film directed by James Algar. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Living Desert was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 10, 1953.
- Director
- James Algar
- Writers
- Winston Hibler
- Release date
- November 10, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Walt Disney Productions
The Living Desert cast & crew
The Living Desert was directed by James Algar and written by Winston Hibler.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Robert H. Crandall and it was produced by Ben Sharpsteen.
Is The Living Desert worth watching?
The Living Desert holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 67 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Living Desert is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Living Desert
In United States, you can stream The Living Desert on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Living Desert
Winston Hibler
Narrator
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The Living Desert — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Living Desert in United States?
The Living Desert is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Living Desert on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Living Desert is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Living Desert in?
The Living Desert is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Dutch, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Living Desert?
The Living Desert runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
▸What is The Living Desert rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 67 ratings.
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