
The Darien Gap
1996, English. Directed by Brad Anderson.
A twenty-something slacker is moving to the south in hopes of capturing a picture of the giant sloth, and finally make a fortune in this low-key affair. Lyn Vaus, a young man who still feels traumatized because their parents had been divorced two decades ago, is trying to go to Patagonia. Since he can not afford a transport, he decides to hitchhike. Unfortunately, he comes down to Panama to a place that is 80 miles from the Darien Gap, a huge swamp that somehow have to cross.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Darien Gap is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Brad Anderson
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The Darien Gap runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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The Darien Gap is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Darien Gap?
If you liked The Darien Gap, try The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists, Slumberland, Caveman.
Who directed The Darien Gap?
The Darien Gap (1996) was directed by Brad Anderson and stars Sandi Carroll, Bob Druwing, D.W. Ferranti.