Last Days in the Desert
Seen it?2016 | 98 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved September 5 or The Mission, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
On his way out of the wilderness, Jesus struggles with the Devil over the fate of a family in crisis, setting himself up for a dramatic test.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rodrigo García
- Ewan McGregorJesus
- Ciarán HindsFather
- Ayelet ZurerMother
- Tye SheridanSon
- Susan GrayDemonic Woman