

Desperation Road
2023-10-19 · 112 min · ★ 6.6
Ex-con Russell Gaines is attempting to rebuild his life with the help of his father, Mitchell. However, the arrival of Maben sends his new life into chaos, leading the pair to go on the run - as their violent pasts catch up to them, the pair must learn to trust each other if they hope to live out the rest of their days.
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- Directors
- Nadine Crocker
- Production companies
- Grindstone Entertainment Group, Capstone Pictures, Elevated Films, Hopeful Romantix Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Willa FitzgeraldMaben
Garrett HedlundRussell Gaines
Mel GibsonMitchell Gaines
Ryan HurstLarry
Ella A. ThomasSarah Magee
Woody McClainBoyd
Kat FosterDana
Michael Aaron MilliganWalt
Paulina GálvezConsuela
Katy BodenhamerLacey
Shiloh FernandezClint
Pyper BraunAnnalee
Valerie Jane ParkerWaitress
Brady GentryCody
Bonita EleryBrenda
Frank BlakeOfficer Jay
Mike SeelySheriff
Jennifer MonceER NurseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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