Dean
8/10Good movie. No propaganda, no BS. Story's good and good acting with good actors as well. I enjoyed watching this movie.
Reviewed on January 7, 2024
Desperation Road(2023)
The road to redemption is twisted.
6.6(173)1h 52m2023-10-19
ThrillerActionCrimeDrama
Desperation Road Synopsis
Ex-con Russell Gaines is attempting to rebuild his life with the help of his father, Mitchell. However, the arrival of Maben sends his new life into chaos, leading the pair to go on the run - as their violent pasts catch up to them, the pair must learn to trust each other if they hope to live out the rest of their days.
Desperation Road (2023) is a thriller, action, crime and drama film directed by Nadine Crocker, released on October 19, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Willa Fitzgerald, Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson and Ryan Hurst. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 173 ratings.
- Director:
- Nadine Crocker
- Writers:
- Michael Farris Smith, Michael Farris Smith
- Producers:
- Nadine Crocker, Cassian Elwes, Walter Josten
- Cinematographer:
- Sy Turnbull
- Composer:
- Haim Mazar
- Production:
- Grindstone Entertainment Group, Capstone Pictures, Elevated Films, Hopeful Romantix Productions
- Status:
- Released
Desperation Road (2023) Trailer
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Desperation Road Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Desperation Road.
UK Trailer
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Official Trailer
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Official Clip - ‘I Got to Believe We Can be Forgiven’
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Official Clip - ‘Something You Ain’t Telling Me’
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Official Clip - ‘I Ain’t Going in No Truck’
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Desperation Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willa Fitzgerald
as Maben
Garrett Hedlund
as Russell Gaines
Mel Gibson
as Mitchell Gaines
Ryan Hurst
as Larry
Ella A. Thomas
as Sarah Magee
Woody McClain
as Boyd
Kat Foster
as Dana
Michael Aaron Milligan
as Walt
Paulina Gálvez
as Consuela
Katy Bodenhamer
as Lacey
Shiloh Fernandez
as Clint
Pyper Braun
as Annalee
Key crew
Directed by Nadine Crocker, written by Michael Farris Smith and Michael Farris Smith, produced by Nadine Crocker, Cassian Elwes and Walter Josten.
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Desperation Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 173 ratings.
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Desperation Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperation Road online?
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Desperation Road (2023) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Desperation Road?
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The main cast of Desperation Road (2023) includes Willa Fitzgerald, Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson, Ryan Hurst and Ella A. Thomas. The film was directed by Nadine Crocker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperation Road released?
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Desperation Road was released on October 19, 2023 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Desperation Road worth watching?
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Desperation Road (2023) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 173 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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