Desierto (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2015, Desierto is a thriller and drama film directed by Jonás Cuarón, running about 88 minutes. “A chase where only the strongest survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Desierto stars Gael García Bernal as Moises, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Sam, Diego Cataño as Mechas and Marco Pérez as Lobo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Desierto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desierto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desierto tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desierto (2015)?
- In US, Desierto is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desierto worth watching?
- Desierto holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desierto?
- Desierto stars Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Diego Cataño, Marco Pérez and Alondra Hidalgo.
- When was Desierto released?
- Desierto was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.