Desert Blue (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Desert Blue is a comedy and drama film directed by Morgan J. Freeman, running about 90 minutes. “Once You Get There, You'll Never Want To Leave” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An academic obsessed with "roadside attractions" and his tv-star daughter finally discover the world's largest ice cream cone, the centerpiece for an old gold-rush town struggling to stay on the map. They end up staying longer than expected because of an accident that spilled an unknown cola ingredient all over the highway. They spend the next few days with the various residents of the town which include a teenage girl who loves to blow things up and a boy trying to keep alive his fathers dream of building a beachside resort in the middle of the desert.
Who’s in it. Desert Blue stars Casey Affleck as Pete Kepler, Kate Hudson as Skye Davidson, Brendan Sexton III as Blue Baxter and Christina Ricci as Ely Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Desert Blue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desert Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desert Blue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desert Blue (1999)?
- In US, Desert Blue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desert Blue worth watching?
- Desert Blue holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desert Blue?
- Desert Blue stars Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Brendan Sexton III, Christina Ricci and Ethan Suplee.
- When was Desert Blue released?
- Desert Blue was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.