Where to watch The Desert Rats (1953) in the UK
The Desert Rats (1953) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
They crawled their way across the blazing sands of Africa... to turn disaster into victory!
In North Africa, German Field Marshal Rommel and his troops have successfully fended off British forces, and now intend to take Tobruk, an important port city. A ramshackle group of Australian reinforcements sent to combat the Germans is put under the command of British Captain MacRoberts. The unruly Aussies immediately clash with MacRoberts, a gruff, strict disciplinarian, however this unorthodox team must band together to protect Tobruk from the German forces.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Desert Rats.
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Richard BurtonCaptain "Tammy" MacRoberts -
James MasonField Marshal Erwin von Rommel -
Robert NewtonTom Bartlett -
Robert DouglasGeneral -
Torin ThatcherCol. Barney White -
Chips RaffertySgt. "Blue" Smith -
Charles TingwellLt. Harry Carstairs -
Charles DavisPete
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The Desert Rats — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Desert Rats in the UK?
The Desert Rats (1953) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Desert Rats?
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Can I buy a digital copy of The Desert Rats?
Yes. The Desert Rats can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, 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.
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