Where to watch Lion of the Desert (1981) in the UK
Lion of the Desert (1981) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Shahid VIP, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Lion of the Desert.
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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
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Lion of the Desert — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Lion of the Desert in the UK?
Lion of the Desert (1981) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Shahid VIP, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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Can I buy a digital copy of Lion of the Desert?
Yes. Lion of the Desert can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Lion of the Desert on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Lion of the Desert is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Shahid VIP, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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