The Desert Rats
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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Frequently asked questions about The Desert Rats
Where can I watch The Desert Rats in the United States?
The Desert Rats is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats stars Richard Burton, James Mason, Robert Newton, Robert Douglas, and Torin Thatcher. Robert Wise is the director.
How long is The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats runs 1h 28m (88 minutes).
When did The Desert Rats come out?
The Desert Rats was released on March 26, 1953.
Which studio made The Desert Rats?
The Desert Rats was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
What languages is The Desert Rats in?
The Desert Rats is in German and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.