Desert Mirage (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Desert Mirage is a comedy, fantasy and animation film directed by Michael Fredianelli, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Aspiring cartoonist and middle-aged gumbuster Cliff Morelli (Jeremy Koerner, Black Cat Whiskey, New York Lately) spends his days at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk performing minimum wage janitorial duties. When he is put on suspension after harassing a teenager and his parents threaten to throw him out of the house, Cliff decides to actively pursue his lifelong animation dreams by reconnecting with his rich brother Jack. After a failed attempt and a string of bad luck, Cliff finds himself at the mercy of the animated characters he has created, and together, they form a devilish plan to exact revenge on all those that have wronged him.
Who’s in it. Desert Mirage stars Jeremy Koerner as Cliff, Ryley, Teagan, Leopold, Sammy, Michael Fredianelli as Jack / Ginger Joe / Rhode Island Red, Tabbitha McBride as Rebecca and Melinda Torgersen as Angelina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Desert Mirage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Mirage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Mirage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Mirage (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desert Mirage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desert Mirage worth watching?
- Desert Mirage holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Mirage?
- Desert Mirage stars Jeremy Koerner, Michael Fredianelli, Tabbitha McBride, Melinda Torgersen and John S. Boles.
- When was Desert Mirage released?
- Desert Mirage was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.