Desperation (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, Desperation is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Mick Garris, running about 131 minutes. “In this town, there are no accidents.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Desperation stars Steven Weber as Steve Ames, Tom Skerritt as John Edward Marinville, Charles Durning as Tom Billingsley and Annabeth Gish as Mary Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Desperation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperation (2006)?
- In US, Desperation is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperation worth watching?
- Desperation holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperation?
- Desperation stars Steven Weber, Tom Skerritt, Charles Durning, Annabeth Gish and Matt Frewer.
- When was Desperation released?
- Desperation was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.