Desperation
2006, English. Directed by Mick Garris.
In this town, there are no accidents.
When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Desperation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mick GarrisDirector
- Tom SkerrittJohn Edward Marinville
- Steven WeberSteve Ames
- Annabeth GishMary Jackson
- Charles DurningTom Billingsley
- Matt FrewerRalph Carver
- Henry ThomasPeter Jackson
- Shane HabouchaDavid Carver
- Kelly OvertonCynthia Smith
- Sylva KelegianEllie Carver
- Ron PerlmanCollie Entragian
- Sammi HanrattyPie Carver
- Ewan ChungShih
Details
- Released
- 23 May 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12M
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What Desperation is based on
Desperation is based on Desperation, a 2013 novel by Crowley Baruc, published by Viking Press.
Novel · 2013
Desperation
By Crowley Baruc
Published by Viking Press
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Desperation: quick answers
Is Desperation worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 234 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Desperation?
Desperation runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Desperation have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Desperation. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Desperation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desperation is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desperation on?
Desperation is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Desperation?
If you liked Desperation, try The Boy, Fallen, Werewolf: The Beast Among Us.
Who directed Desperation?
Desperation (2006) was directed by Mick Garris and stars Tom Skerritt, Steven Weber, Annabeth Gish.
What is Desperation based on?
Desperation is based on Desperation, a 2013 novel by Crowley Baruc, published by Viking Press.