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A Desert

2025Movie1 h 43 minNR

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A photographer’s road trip takes a dark turn when he befriends a reckless couple, plunging him into a nightmarish neo-noir spiral of unpredictable horror.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Joshua Erkman
Music by
Ty Segall

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Facts

May 2, 2025 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
May 2, 2025
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Desert?"

Questions about A Desert

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Desert?

In the United States, A Desert streams on Philo, AMC+, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is A Desert worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 64). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Will A Desert scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching A Desert?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.