Desperation(2006)
In this town, there are no accidents.
Desperation Synopsis
When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.
Desperation (2006) is a drama, fantasy, horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Mick Garris, released on May 23, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Tom Skerritt, Steven Weber, Annabeth Gish and Charles Durning. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 233 ratings.
- Director:
- Mick Garris
- Writers:
- Stephen King, Stephen King
- Producers:
- Kelly Van Horn
- Cinematographer:
- Christian Sebaldt
- Composer:
- Nicholas Pike
- Production:
- Touchstone Television, Sennet Entertainment
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Desperation (2006) Trailer
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Desperation Videos & Clips
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Trailer: Stephen King's "Desperation"
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Desperation [Stephen King's] - Trailer
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Desperation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Skerritt
as John Edward Marinville
Steven Weber
as Steve Ames
Annabeth Gish
as Mary Jackson
Charles Durning
as Tom Billingsley
Matt Frewer
as Ralph Carver
Henry Thomas
as Peter Jackson
Shane Haboucha
as David Carver
Kelly Overton
as Cynthia Smith
Sylva Kelegian
as Ellie Carver
Ron Perlman
as Collie Entragian
Sammi Hanratty
as Pie Carver
Ewan Chung
as Shih
Key crew
Directed by Mick Garris, written by Stephen King and Stephen King, produced by Kelly Van Horn.
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Desperation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 233 ratings.
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Desperation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperation online?
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Desperation (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Desperation?
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The main cast of Desperation (2006) includes Tom Skerritt, Steven Weber, Annabeth Gish, Charles Durning and Matt Frewer. The film was directed by Mick Garris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperation released?
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Desperation was released on May 23, 2006 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Desperation worth watching?
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Desperation (2006) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 233 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Desperation?
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