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Desperate Lives

6.519821h 36mMovieDramaTV Movie

A brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene in their local high school, with tragic results.

DirectorRobert Michael Lewis
WriterLew Hunter
ProducersArthur Fellows·Lew Hunter

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Cast · Directed by Robert Michael Lewis

DSDiana Scarwid
Diana Scarwid
Eileen Phillips
DMDoug McKeon
Doug McKeon
Scott Cameron
HHHelen Hunt
Helen Hunt
Sandy Cameron
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
Dr. Jarvis
AHArt Hindle
Art Hindle
Stan
TATom Atkins
Tom Atkins
John Cameron
NANorman Alden
Norman Alden
Coach
TCTricia Cast
Tricia Cast
Susan Garber
SBSam Bottoms
Sam Bottoms
Ken Baynes
DLDiane Ladd
Diane Ladd
Carol Cameron
MGMichele Greene
Michele Greene
Julie Jordan
TATerry Alexander
Terry Alexander
Robert Walsh

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Desperate Lives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Lives?

Desperate Lives isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Desperate Lives on Netflix?

No, Desperate Lives is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Desperate Lives on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Desperate Lives isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Desperate Lives for free?

Desperate Lives isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Desperate Lives?

Desperate Lives hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 21, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.