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Desperation Road
The road to redemption is twisted.
2023·1h 52m·★ 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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 52m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the thriller and action cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
Who's in it
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