Queen of the Desert Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

One woman can change the course of history.

Last modified: Jun. 12, 2017

Queen of the Desert

Release Date: Friday, April 7, 2017 Limited

The exciting chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life. Bell was a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the twentieth century.

Director: Werner Herzog

Starring: Robert Pattinson • Nicole Kidman • James Franco • Damian Lewis

PG-13 Adventure 2 hrs, 8 m

2.9 / 5.0

48% WILL SEE 52% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A curious and adventurous young woman eager to explore the world outside of England, Gertrude Bell (Kidman) goes to the British embassy in Tehran where she quickly falls in love with a secretary of the embassy, Henry Cadogan (Franco). This sparks the beginning of a life-long adventure among the beautiful but misunderstood peoples and cultures of the Middle East. Along the way, her path intersects with archaeologist T.E. Lawrence (Pattinson) also known as Lawrence of Arabia, and Major Charles Doughty-Wylie (Lewis), the British Consul General in the Ottoman Empire.

Adventure Biography Drama True Story Period

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Who stars in Queen of the Desert – Cast List

Robert Pattinson
... T.E. Lawrence

The Odyssey, Die, My Love
Nicole Kidman
... Gertrude Bell

Secret in Their Eyes, Babygirl
James Franco
The Iceman, Homefront
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Damian Lewis
... Lt. Col. Charles Doughty-Wylie

Fackham Hall, Ocean's Eight

Who is making Queen of the Desert – Crew List

A look at Queen of the Desert behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Werner Herzog last helmed Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin and Meeting Gorbachev. The film's writer Werner Herzog last penned Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin and Meeting Gorbachev.

Director: Werner Herzog
Screenwriter: Werner Herzog
Producers: Cassian Elwes
Nick Raslan

Studios: Atlas Distribution
Production Company: Evolution Entertainment
Evolution Independent
Palmyra Films
Sierra/Affinity

Production – What we know about the Queen of the Desert

Key Facts

The story of Queen of the Desert is based on the true-life story of Gertrude Bell, who was a British political officer and archaeologist but ultimately a trailblazer on her terms.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2015

Completed

Changed Queen of the Desert movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production is scheduled to begin December 2013.

Sep 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Werner Herzog is set to start shooting from his own script in Morocco in March 2013.

May 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production is scheduled for Fall 2012.

Feb 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief nudity and some thematic elements
Runtime: 2 hrs, 8 m
Tagline: One woman can change the course of history.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Queen of the Desert Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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International Trailer

Queen of the Desert Release Date: When was the film released?

Queen of the Desert was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 7 , 2017. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including The Case for Christ, Going in Style and Smurfs: The Lost Village. As a limited release, Queen of the Desert was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Queen of the Desert DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Queen of the Desert is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, September 05, 2017. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Queen of the Desert today on Amazon.

Queen of the Desert Digital Release Date

Queen of the Desert is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, April 14, 2017. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.