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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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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desperation on Netflix?

No, Desperation is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Desperation on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Desperation is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Desperation for free?

Desperation is available on Amazon Prime Video in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.