Desperation (2006)
Movie 2h 11m ★ 5.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, scare me, blow my mind
DramaFantasyHorrorMysteryThriller
Released in 2006, Desperation is a drama, fantasy and horror movie. It is directed by Mick Garris. The cast includes Kelly Overton, Ron Perlman and Henry Thomas. The running time is 2h 11m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Mick GarrisDirector
- Kelly Overtonas Cynthia Smith
- Ron Perlmanas Collie Entragian
- Henry Thomasas Peter Jackson
- Alain Uyas Cha'an
- Sammi Hanrattyas Pie Carver
- Steven Weberas Steve Ames
- Charles Durningas Tom Billingsley
- Matt Freweras Ralph Carver
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Questions about Desperation
- What genre is Desperation?
- Desperation is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in Desperation?
- Kelly Overton, Ron Perlman, Henry Thomas, Alain Uy, Sammi Hanratty appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Desperation?
- Mick Garris directed Desperation.
- How long is Desperation?
- Desperation runs for 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- Is Desperation worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Desperation?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
