Deserter (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Deserter is a documentary film directed by Rick Rowley, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Deserter follows Ryan Johnson and his wife Jen during their flight from the Central Valley of California to Toronto, Canada. Johnson deserted the American army after hearing that he was going to be deployed to Iraq, despite assurances that this would not happen. Like many of his contemporaries, Johnson only joined the army because he could not find a job, and he sees the war in Iraq as both illegal and immoral. Desertion means imprisonment, so he decides to flee, realising that there will be no way back. Johnson seeks advice from various helpful organisations that guide him and Jen to Canada. The employees include both Vietnam veterans and young soldiers who have already served in Iraq.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deserter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deserter page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deserter (2007)?
- In US, Deserter is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deserter worth watching?
- Deserter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Deserter released?
- Deserter was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.