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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Deserter follows Ryan Johnson and his wife Jen during their flight from the Central Valley of California to Toronto, Canada.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
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At a glance
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Streams in 1 country, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
2007
January 11, 2007
19 years ago
Genre
DocumentaryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Rick Rowley Director, Cinematography
Sound · 1
- David Rowley Music
Other crew · 1
- Jacqueline Soohen Cinematography
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