The Desert Child (2026)
L'enfant du désert
Overview
14-year-old Sun has written and successfully published a story based on an incredible story told by her late grandfather about a wild child called Hadara, who is saved by a group of ostriches when he becomes separated from his family in a storm, and is then raised in the desert amid a host of wild animals, including his best friend, a desert fox. When Sun is invited to travel to the Sahara by a local community who has heard about her book, she meets Kharouba, a Nomad girl of her own age, and realizes there may be much more to Hadara than just a character in a bedtime story.
Where to watch The Desert Child
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Sky +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Sky +2 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +4 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +4 |
| Italy | — | Timvision | Apple TV, Timvision, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Desert Child in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Desert Child about?
14-year-old Sun has written and successfully published a story based on an incredible story told by her late grandfather about a wild child called Hadara, who is saved by a group of ostriches when he becomes separated from his family in a storm, and is then raised in the desert amid a host of wild animals, including his best friend, a desert fox. When Sun is invited to travel to the Sahara by a local community who has heard about her book, she meets Kharouba, a Nomad girl of her own age, and realizes there may be much more to Hadara than just a character in a bedtime story. The Desert Child is a Adventure, Family movie, released on 2026-04-08, runtime 92 minutes.
Is The Desert Child worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Desert Child 7.3 out of 10 from 33 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Desert Child?
In India, The Desert Child streams on Amazon Prime Video. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Gilles de Maistre
Cast
- Kev Adams as Christian
- Nahel Tran
- Nahïl Bouazzaoui
- Neige de Maistre as Sun
- Adriane Gradziel
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