Desperate Measures (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2011, Desperate Measures is a thriller film directed by Steve Looker, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Ross has been kidnapped and held on a remote farmhouse. A drink & drug addict, his two captors put him through a brutal regime to get him clean. But when he gets clean, Ross finds out the shocking real reasons behind his incarceration.
Who’s in it. Desperate Measures stars Stephen Lord as Ross, Ricci Harnett as Jack, Maxton Beesley as George and Carly Griggs as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Desperate Measures has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Measures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Measures tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Measures (2011)?
- In US, Desperate Measures is available to stream on History Vault. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperate Measures worth watching?
- Desperate Measures holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate Measures?
- Desperate Measures stars Stephen Lord, Ricci Harnett, Maxton Beesley, Carly Griggs and Steven Hillman.
- When was Desperate Measures released?
- Desperate Measures was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.