Desperation Road

Set in Mississippi, this crime thriller follows Russell Gaines, a man recently released from prison who is trying to start over with the support of his father, Mitchell. His efforts to lead a legal life are disrupted when he encounters Maben, a mother on the run after the death of a police officer. As they flee from the law and others seeking revenge for past wrongs, the two must build a mutual trust to survive their violent histories.

The film was directed by Nadine Crocker and features a screenplay by Michael Farris Smith. The cast includes Garrett Hedlund, Willa Fitzgerald, Mel Gibson, and Ryan Hurst. It was produced by companies including Grindstone Entertainment Group and Capstone Pictures.

Audience reception is mixed to positive, with a 5.9 rating on IMDb from 5,500 votes and a 6.6 rating on TMDB from 173 votes. These figures are closely aligned with the film critics' rating of 6/10 based on 14 reviews.