How long is Desierto?

Desierto is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), VIX (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Desierto (2015) tonight

Desierto (2015) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 406 TMDB members. A group of Mexican emigrants attempts to cross the Mexican-US border. What begins as a hopeful journey becomes a harrowing, bloody and primal fight for survival when a deranged, rifle-toting vigilante and his loyal Belgian Malinois dog chase the group of unarmed men and women through the treacherous borderland. In the harsh, unforgiving desert terrain, the odds are stacked firmly against them as they discover…

Runtime: 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Thriller, Drama
Released: April 12, 2015
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 406 votes
Director: Jonás Cuarón
Starring: Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Diego Cataño, Marco Pérez
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Thriller and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), VIX (free with ads).

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How long is Desierto?: Desierto is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Desierto rated?: Desierto is rated R in the US.
Is Desierto a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Thriller and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Desierto?: In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Fawesome (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), VIX (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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