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Desperation

2006Movie2 h 11 minR

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–33%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–33%

Summary

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.

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  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Mick Garris
Written by
Stephen King
Produced by
Kelly Van Horn
Music by
Nicholas Pike

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Facts

May 23, 2006 · 2 h 11 min · R

Released
May 23, 2006
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Desperation?"

Questions about Desperation

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Where can I stream Desperation?

Prime

In the United States, Desperation streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Desperation worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.3 and Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5).

Will Desperation scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.