Destination Gobi (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1953, Destination Gobi is an adventure and war film directed by Robert Wise, running about 90 minutes. “ADVENTURE AS FIERY AND FURIOUS AS THE FLAMING SANDS OF CHINA'S GOBI DESERT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of US Navy weathermen taking measurements in the Gobi desert in World War II are forced to seek the help of Mongol nomads to regain their ship while under attack from the Japanese.
Who’s in it. Destination Gobi stars Richard Widmark as Sam McHale, Don Taylor as Jenkins, Max Showalter as Walter Landers and Murvyn Vye as Kengtu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Destination Gobi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Destination Gobi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Destination Gobi tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Destination Gobi (1953)?
- In US, Destination Gobi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Destination Gobi worth watching?
- Destination Gobi holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Destination Gobi?
- Destination Gobi stars Richard Widmark, Don Taylor, Max Showalter, Murvyn Vye and Darryl Hickman.
- When was Destination Gobi released?
- Destination Gobi was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.