Desolate

2019·Movie
1h 26min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Desolate fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

While trying to survive the worst drought in history, a family of farmers force their youngest brother down a path of destruction; betrayed and left for dead in an unfamiliar land, he must survive, endure and seek the revenge he deserves.
Drought SurvivalRevenge ThrillerBetrayal and EnduranceFamily ConflictWestern ElementsBleak AtmosphereViolent ConfrontationPsychological Struggle

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Desolate legally?

Desolate is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Desolate worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Desolate rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Desolate?

1 h 26 min

Desolate runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Desolate?

Critics50
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see Desolate much the same way.

What language is Desolate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Desolate?

6AUCAGBKRNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Desolate in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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