Desert Blue
“Once You Get There, You'll Never Want To Leave”
Synopsis
An academic obsessed with roadside attractions and his tv-star daughter stop at a small desert town to see the world's largest ice cream cone, where, because of an accident that spilled an unknown substance all over the highway, they are forced to spend a few days with the towns eccentric residents.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Desert Blue (1998) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-14
Top Cast
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Kate Hudson
Skye Davidson
Brendan Sexton III
Blue Baxter
John Heard
Prof. Lance Davidson
Christina Ricci
Ely Jackson
Casey Affleck
Pete Kepler
Sara Gilbert
Sandy
Ethan Suplee
Cale
Peter Sarsgaard
Billy Baxter
Lucinda Jenney
Caroline Baxter
Michael Ironside
Agent Frank Bellows
Daniel von Bargen
Sheriff Jackson
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Agent Summers
Lee Holmes
Deputy Keeler
Isidra Vega
Haley Gordon
Rene Rivera
Dr. Gordon
Fred Schneider
KBLU Radio DJ (voice)
Liev Schreiber
Mickey Moonday (voice)
Richmond Arquette
Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$101K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$1.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan J. Freeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan J. Freeman
- Original Score
- Vytas Nagisetty
- Original Title
- Desert Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $101K
- Production Studios
- HSX Films, Ignite Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan J. Freeman
Morgan J. Freeman
Vytas Nagisetty
Enrique Chediak
Sabine Hoffman
Michael Burns, Nadia Leonelli, Marc Butan, Andrea Sperling, Kip Hagopian
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan J. Freeman
Director
Morgan J. Freeman
Writer
Johnny Gray
Stunt Coordinator
David Doernberg
Production Design
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Michael Burns
Producer
Trish Summerville
Costume Design
Nadia Leonelli
Producer
Vytas Nagisetty
Original Music Composer
Enrique Chediak
Director of Photography
Andrea Sperling
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Blue about?
An academic obsessed with roadside attractions and his tv-star daughter stop at a small desert town to see the world's largest ice cream cone, where, because of an accident that spilled an unknown substance all over the highway, they are forced to spend a few days with the towns eccentric residents.
Who directed Desert Blue?
Desert Blue was directed by Morgan J. Freeman.
Who stars in Desert Blue?
The principal cast of Desert Blue includes Kate Hudson, Brendan Sexton III, John Heard, Christina Ricci, Casey Affleck.
When was Desert Blue released and how long is it?
Desert Blue was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Desert Blue?
Desert Blue had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $101K at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Desert Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Blue was composed by Vytas Nagisetty.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Blue?
Desert Blue holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).