

Desierto
“A chase where only the strongest survive.”
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.
Where to watch Desierto in United States
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Where is Desierto streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Pluto TV | Sky Store |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netzkino Select Amazon Channel, Joyn, Netzkino | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Acontra Plus |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | — | wavve |
About Desierto
Desierto is a 2015 English-language thriller and drama film directed by Jonás Cuarón. The cast is led by Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Diego Cataño. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Desierto was produced by Itaca Films, Esperanto Kino, and CG Cinéma and made in Mexico and France. It was released on April 12, 2015, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonás Cuarón
- Writers
- Jonás Cuarón, Mateo García Elizondo
- Release date
- April 12, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico, France
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Itaca Films, Esperanto Kino, CG Cinéma
Desierto cast & crew
Desierto was directed by Jonás Cuarón and written by Jonás Cuarón and Mateo García Elizondo.
The cast features Gael García Bernal as Moises, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Sam, Diego Cataño as Mechas, Marco Pérez as Lobo, Alondra Hidalgo as Adela, and Óscar Flores Guerrero as Ramiro.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Damián García and it was produced by Alfonso Cuarón and Carlos Cuarón.
Is Desierto worth watching?
Desierto holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 398 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and drama, Desierto is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Desierto
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Cast of Desierto

Gael García Bernal
Moises

Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Sam

Diego Cataño
Mechas

Marco Pérez
Lobo

Alondra Hidalgo
Adela
Óscar Flores Guerrero
Ramiro
David Lorenzo
Ulysse

Lew Temple
Border Patrol
Butch McCain
Un animateur radio
Claudia Angélica Amador Castellanos
Migrant
Dolores Micaela Guzmán Méndez
Migrant
Desierto — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Desierto in United States?
Desierto is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is Desierto on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Desierto is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Desierto in?
Desierto is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Desierto?
Desierto runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is Desierto rated?
Desierto is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 398 ratings.











