The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef
A bounty hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery.
Why you'll love it
The film's desert landscapes serve as a stark and beautiful setting for this classic Western.
Lawrence of Arabia
Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn
The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.
Why you'll love it
The film is known for its stunning desert landscapes, capturing the vastness and beauty of the Arabian desert.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max.
Why you'll love it
The film's post-apocalyptic desert setting provides a visually stunning backdrop for its action sequences.
The Martian
Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig
An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assumes him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive and can survive until a potential rescue.
Why you'll love it
Though set on Mars, the film's desert landscapes are reminiscent of Earth's own deserts, and play a key role in the story.
Dune
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya
A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future.
Why you'll love it
The film's desert planet setting is integral to its plot and themes, and is visually striking.