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Friends Gerry (Casey Affleck) and Gerry (Matt Damon) hike into Death Valley, but they stray so far from the trail that they have no idea how to get back. Initially, they maintain morale by rehashing old stories and reciting inside jokes, but the gravity of their situation sinks in as a return to civilization becomes more unlikely. As the sheer scope, hypnotic pull and spirit-crushing mirages of the desert affect the men, their will to live and sense of identity is challenged and transformed.
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Critics Consensus

The type of uncompromising film that divides filmgoers over whether it is profound or pretentious.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader 04/11/2008
The two stars...[Casey Affleck and Matt Damon]...both playing characters named Gerry, wander across the desert for some reason, and if you enjoy watching them on any pretext, you'll probably enjoy this; if you don't, you won't. Go to Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness 05/03/2005
B+
Absolutely transfixing at one moment and unbearably boring the next. Go to Full Review Ryan Gilbey Sight & Sound 10/07/2003
The picture can be read as a warning about the perils of improvisation -- a neat joke given how fruitful that method proves here. Go to Full Review CJ Sheu Critics at Large 08/19/2022
What makes Gerry worth watching is in how it perfectly captures what it’s like to get lost in the wilderness. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 01/05/2010
3.5/4
A difficult, demanding sit, but it wouldn't have been nearly as fascinating and rewarding a film if it weren't. Go to Full Review Leigh Johnson Hollywood.com 11/20/2008
1/5
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Cfunk D @Cfunk2085 Feb 17 It's boring. Literally a waste of money to make. And a waste of time to watch. It's a whole movie based around mmr lol See more Ryan H @Ryan93 Jan 10 Gus van Sants Gerry is a slow paced movie but i do Love the imagery and Landscapes makes it a interesting movie for me even though it is slow paced i Love all of Gus van Sants movies See more Tracee H @RT30810814 Oct 1 Any other two actors crunching around the dessert in absolute silence would cause me to detest this movie. As it is, I strongly disliked it. See more thiago s @Thiagostone 01/09/2025 Filme ruim, o roteiro é horrível, esse filme não mostra nada, só tem dois cara no meio do nada sem fazer porra nenhuma o filme todo e foda-se. See more 11/02/2024 A short lengthened with crunchy walking See more Diana G @RT57223916 07/18/2024 The film is heavy with silence, inviting the viewer to interpret at will. Are they so close that they need no conversation? Do they have a goal or destination? Are they typically unprepared for their adventures? The lack of dialogue and the mindless marching adds to the sense of despair, makes a homicide look like an act of kindness, and survival a punishment. Very effective in conveying the devastation of thoughtlessness. See more Read all reviews
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Gus Van Sant

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Casey Affleck

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Matt Damon

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Casey Affleck

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Matt Damon

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Gus Van Sant

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Synopsis Friends Gerry (Casey Affleck) and Gerry (Matt Damon) hike into Death Valley, but they stray so far from the trail that they have no idea how to get back. Initially, they maintain morale by rehashing old stories and reciting inside jokes, but the gravity of their situation sinks in as a return to civilization becomes more unlikely. As the sheer scope, hypnotic pull and spirit-crushing mirages of the desert affect the men, their will to live and sense of identity is challenged and transformed.
Director
Gus Van Sant
Producer
Dany Wolf
Screenwriter
Casey Affleck, Matt Damon, Gus Van Sant
Distributor
ThinkFilm
Production Co
Epsilon Motion Pictures, My Cactus, Tango Films
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 14, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$236.3K
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)