Is Desperation Road scary?

MyCinema has not rated Desperation Road for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Desperation Road in the US?

Desperation Road streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Desperation Road?

Desperation Road runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Is Desperation Road suitable for kids?

Desperation Road is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20231h 52mThriller / Action / Crime / Drama

Desperation Road

Name: Desperation Road
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 2023-10-19
Duration: 112 min

The road to redemption is twisted.

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.

TMDB audience score

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Desperation Road at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 52m

At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, action, crime, and drama.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 2 free · 7 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. Listed to rent from 7 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 175 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Desperation Road tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 52m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 175 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Desperation Road

Is Desperation Road scary?: MyCinema has not rated Desperation Road for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Desperation Road in the US?: Desperation Road streams on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Desperation Road?: Desperation Road runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Is Desperation Road suitable for kids?: Desperation Road is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.