Desperation Road (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, Desperation Road is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nadine Crocker, running about 112 minutes. “The road to redemption is twisted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-con Russell Gaines is attempting to rebuild his life with the help of his father, Mitchell. However, the arrival of Maben sends his new life into chaos, leading the pair to go on the run - as their violent pasts catch up to them, the pair must learn to trust each other if they hope to live out the rest of their days.
Who’s in it. Desperation Road stars Garrett Hedlund as Russell Gaines, Mel Gibson as Mitchell Gaines, Willa Fitzgerald as Maben and Ryan Hurst as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Desperation Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperation Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperation Road tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperation Road (2023)?
- In US, Desperation Road is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperation Road worth watching?
- Desperation Road holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperation Road?
- Desperation Road stars Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson, Willa Fitzgerald, Ryan Hurst and Ella Thomas.
- When was Desperation Road released?
- Desperation Road was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.