Desierto
"A chase where only the strongest survive."
Originally released in 2015. Desierto is a thriller/drama film. directed by Jonás Cuarón. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Diego Cataño
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (384 votes)
Box Office
$4.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,924,990
Production Companies
- Itaca Films
- Esperanto Kino
- CG Cinéma
- Orange Studio
- Lava Bear Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desierto 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 vigila...
Who directed Desierto?
Desierto was directed by Jonás Cuarón.
How long is Desierto?
Desierto has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Desierto released?
Desierto was released on April 12, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desierto?
The main cast of Desierto includes Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Diego Cataño, Marco Pérez, Alondra Hidalgo.
Is Desierto worth watching?
Desierto has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 384 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.