Desierto
2016, English. Directed by Jonás Cuarón.
A chase where only the strongest survive.
A group of Mexican emigrants attempts to cross the Mexican-US border. What begins as a hopeful journey becomes a harrowing, bloody and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante and his loyal Belgian Malinois dog chase the group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous borderland. In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they discover there’s nowhere to hide from the unrelenting, merciless killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- UA
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Desierto
Desierto is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 November 2016
- Country
- Mexico, France, United States of America
- Written by
- Jonás Cuarón, Mateo García Elizondo, Mateo Garcia
- Box office
- $4.9M
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Desierto: quick answers
Is Desierto worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Desierto?
Desierto runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Desierto have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Desierto. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Desierto parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desierto is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desierto on?
Desierto is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desierto?
If you liked Desierto, try Extreme Prejudice, Walking Tall: Lone Justice, El Gringo.
Who directed Desierto?
Desierto (2016) was directed by Jonás Cuarón and stars Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Diego Cataño.