The Desert Project (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2021, The Desert Project is a comedy, thriller and science fiction film directed by Ilya Tank Shilov, running about 95 minutes. “What If You Died 13 Years Before You Were Born?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ida and her friend Rebecca return to Ida's house after a harrowing day in the desert where their film-crew friends vanish. Through some quirk in technology it appears they went back in time where Ida's then 20-year-old father kills a crew member during a fight. Ida takes Rebecca to her father's workshop where they look at an old 16mm black-and-white film that captures the fragments of events from that day... a 35 years ago.
Who’s in it. The Desert Project stars Ilya Tank Shilov as Boris / Alexander, Naomi Navarre as Ida, Ashton Solecki as Rebecca and Garrett Botts as Eric / Mathew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Desert Project has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Desert Project page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Desert Project tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Desert Project (2021)?
- In US, The Desert Project is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Desert Project worth watching?
- The Desert Project holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Desert Project?
- The Desert Project stars Ilya Tank Shilov, Naomi Navarre, Ashton Solecki, Garrett Botts and Melis Yoruk.