Lion of the Desert
Directed by Moustapha Akkad
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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Top cast
Anthony Quinn
Omar al-Mukhtar
Oliver Reed
General Rodolfo Graziani
Irene Papas
Mabrouka
Raf Vallone
Colonel Diodiece
Rod Steiger
Benito Mussolini
John Gielgud
Sharif El Gariani
Andrew Keir
Salem
Gastone Moschin
Major Tomelli
Stefano Patrizi
Lieutenant Sandrini
Adolfo Lastretti
Colonel Sarsani
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Where can I watch Lion of the Desert online?
As of September 20, 2026, Lion of the Desert is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Darkroom in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Lion of the Desert on Netflix?
No — Lion of the Desert is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Darkroom instead.
Can I rent or buy Lion of the Desert online?
Yes. In United States, Lion of the Desert can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Lion of the Desert?
As of September 20, 2026, Lion of the Desert is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
