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The Desperate Trail

4.819941h 36mRMovieWesternActionDrama

Amiable con man Jack Cooper is on a westbound stagecoach, headed for the next batch of suckers who will mistake him for an easy mark. Fiery Sarah O'Rourke rides the same coach, handcuffed to lawman Bill Speakes and headed for the hangman.…

DirectorP.J. Pesce
WritersTom Abrams·P.J. Pesce
ProducersSteven Stabler·Brad Krevoy

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by P.J. Pesce

SESam Elliott
Sam Elliott
Marshall Bill Speakes
CSCraig Sheffer
Craig Sheffer
Jack Cooper
LFLinda Fiorentino
Linda Fiorentino
Sarah O'Rourke
FWFrank Whaley
Frank Whaley
Walter Cooper
JFJohn Furlong
John Furlong
Zeb Hollister
BWBradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford
Tommy Donnelly
GBGretchen Becker
Gretchen Becker
Con Woman in Saloon
RW
Robin Westphal
Mamie Hollister
CK
Cecile Krevoy
Con Woman in Saloon
AC
Andrea Camarena-Lindsay
Katrin
MF
Malissa Feruzzi
Kate Jessie
RTRockne Tarkington
Rockne Tarkington
Packo

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The Desperate Trail — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Desperate Trail?

The Desperate Trail isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Desperate Trail on Netflix?

No, The Desperate Trail is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is The Desperate Trail on Amazon Prime Video?

The Desperate Trail isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Desperate Trail for free?

The Desperate Trail isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.