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Desierto

2015·Movie
1h 28min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic515.1Rotten Tomatoes64%46%
IMDb6.1Metacritic515.1Rotten Tomatoes64%46%

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A chase where only the strongest survive.

A group of Mexican emigrants attempts to cross the Mexican-US border. What begins as a hopeful journey becomes a harrowing, bloody and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante and his loyal Belgian Malinois dog chase the group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous borderland. In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they discover there’s nowhere to hide from the unrelenting, merciless killer.
Border Survival ThrillerManhuntImmigrationTension-FilledCat and MouseViolentDesperateBleakPolitically Charged

Crew

Directed by:
Jonás Cuarón
Written by:
Mateo García Elizondo, Jonás Cuarón
Produced by:
Gael García Bernal, Alfonso Cuarón, Mary Vernieu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Desierto

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Desierto legally?

PhiloThe RokuFawesome

Desierto is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Desierto worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Desierto rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Desierto?

1 h 28 min

Desierto runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Desierto?

Critics58
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Desierto much the same way.

What language is Desierto in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Mexico, France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Desierto?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Desierto in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Desierto use?

Action SurvivorAdvertising by AssociationAs Lethal as It Needs to BeAsshole VictimCruel and Unusual DeathEven Evil Has Loved OnesFlare GunStill Fighting the Civil WarRight-Wing Militia FanaticRight-Hand Attack DogTragic KeepsakeThey Have the Scent!and 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Desierto, including Action Survivor, Advertising by Association, As Lethal as It Needs to Be.