Desperation Road

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Desperation Road
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Official release poster
Directed by Nadine Crocker
Screenplay by Michael Farris Smith
Based onDesperation Road
by Michael Farris Smith
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySy Turnbull
Edited byJing Han
Music byHaim Mazar
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • October 6, 2023 (2023-10-06)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Desperation Road is a 2023 American action thriller film written by Michael Farris Smith, directed by Nadine Crocker and starring Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson. It is based on the novel of the same name by Smith. [1]

Contents

Cast

Production

In October 2022, it was announced that Garrett Hedlund and Mel Gibson were cast in the film. [1] In November 2022, it was announced that Willa Fitzgerald was cast in the film. [2] Later it was also announced that Kat Foster was cast in the film. [3] as well as Ella Thomas. [4]

In February 2023, a first-look image from the film was revealed, confirming production had occurred. [5]

Release

Desperation Road was released on October 6, 2023, in select theaters and digital format. [6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 64% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10. [7]

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References

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  3. Kroll, Justin (November 11, 2022). "Kat Foster Joins Nadine Crocker's 'Desperation Road'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
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