# Where to watch The Desert River (2019) in the UK

> The Desert River (2019) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 10 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2019  
**Runtime:** 84 minutes  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 10 May 2026 (2026-05-10T05:52:20.757Z)  

## Synopsis

A Royal Navy Officer is haunted by his past capture at the hands of a terrorist organisation. He is released but on his return to England he suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and alcoholism. After his life falls apart he decides to walk the length of Africa from Casa Blanca to Cape Town to overcome his demons and win back his wife and 2 young sons. On reaching Namibia he sees a Facebook post of his wife in a new relationship and he relapses, falling into despair. Losing his way he is rescued by a group of monks who try to nurture him back to life.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Desert River in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Desert River in the UK?**

The Desert River (2019) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Desert River on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Desert River is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/692625/the-desert-river-2019
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/W31bYJHf4jeE3K6owcQtd9oO5N.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/692625/the-desert-river-2019.json

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