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]

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

Cast

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Production

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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

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

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Yossman, K.J. (October 27, 2022). "Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson Set For Nadine Crocker Thriller 'Desperation Road,' Signature Entertainment Repping Sales (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Complex, Valerie (November 8, 2022). "Actress Willa Fitzgerald Joins Nadine Crocker Film 'Desperation Road'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 11, 2022). "Kat Foster Joins Nadine Crocker's 'Desperation Road'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Complex, Valerie (October 27, 2022). "Ella Thomas Joins Cast Of Nadine Crocker's Desperation Road". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Ntim, Zac (February 9, 2023). "'Desperation Road': First Look At Mel Gibson & Garrett Hedlund In Thriller, Signature Inks Deals". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Nash, Anthony (August 31, 2023). "Desperation Road Trailer Previews New Mel Gibson Thriller". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Desperation Road". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
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