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Desperation

5.520062h 11mRMovieDramaFantasyHorror

When a sheriff arrests a writer, a family, a couple, and a hitchiker and throws them in a jail cell in the deserted town of Desperation, they must fight for their lives.

DirectorMick Garris
ProducersStephen King·Mark Sennet

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mick Garris

TSTom Skerritt
Tom Skerritt
John Edward Marinville
SWSteven Weber
Steven Weber
Steve Ames
AGAnnabeth Gish
Annabeth Gish
Mary Jackson
CDCharles Durning
Charles Durning
Tom Billingsley
MFMatt Frewer
Matt Frewer
Ralph Carver
HTHenry Thomas
Henry Thomas
Peter Jackson
SHShane Haboucha
Shane Haboucha
David Carver
KOKelly Overton
Kelly Overton
Cynthia Smith
SKSylva Kelegian
Sylva Kelegian
Ellie Carver
RPRon Perlman
Ron Perlman
Collie Entragian
SHSammi Hanratty
Sammi Hanratty
Pie Carver
ECEwan Chung
Ewan Chung
Shih

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Desperation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperation?

Desperation isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Desperation on Netflix?

No, Desperation is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Desperation on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Desperation for free?

Desperation isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.