Desert Son (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2010, Desert Son is a thriller and drama film directed by James Mann, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. After being abandoned in the desert by his abusive stepfather, Phillip finds himself cruelly cast into a game of life or death until a beautiful orphan named Lucy and her boyfriend Jack come to his rescue. The three runaways patrol the desert and live as petty thieves, but they soon find that the fight for survival against nature may become a fight for survival against each other.
Who’s in it. Desert Son stars John Bain as Phillip, Erica Curtis as Lucy (as Erica Hoag), Nathan Halliday as Jack and Bill Oberst Jr. as Step Dad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Desert Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Son tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Son (2010)?
- In US, Desert Son is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Son worth watching?
- Desert Son holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Son?
- Desert Son stars John Bain, Erica Curtis, Nathan Halliday, Bill Oberst Jr. and Chauna Wertlow.
- When was Desert Son released?
- Desert Son was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.