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Desperados (film)

Desperados is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by LP and written by Ellen Rapoport.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Desperados is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by LP and written by Ellen Rapoport. The film follows a woman who travels to Mexico with her friends to delete an embarrassing email she sent to a new boyfriend. It was released on Netflix on July 3, 2020.

Plot

The film follows a panicked young woman who flies to Mexico with her two best friends after sending a damaging email to a new boyfriend. Their attempt to delete the message leads to escalating comic complications.

Cast

The ensemble includes Nasim Pedrad, Anna Camp, Sarah Burns, Lamorne Morris, Robbie Amell, Heather Graham, and Jessica Chaffin.

Release and reception

Desperados was released by Netflix on July 3, 2020. Reviews were largely unfavourable, with critics describing it in negative terms.

Key facts

  • The film is a 2020 American comedy directed by LP and written by Ellen Rapoport.
  • Its plot centres on a group of friends travelling to Mexico to erase an embarrassing email before it is read.
  • Nasim Pedrad, Anna Camp, Sarah Burns, Lamorne Morris, Robbie Amell, and Heather Graham are among the principal cast.
  • Desperados premiered on Netflix on July 3, 2020.
  • Critical reception was generally negative.

Frequently asked questions

What is Desperados about?
It is about a woman and her friends who travel to Mexico to delete an embarrassing email she sent to a new boyfriend.
Who directed Desperados?
LP directed the film.
Who wrote Desperados?
Ellen Rapoport wrote the screenplay.
When was Desperados released?
It was released on Netflix on July 3, 2020.
Who stars in Desperados?
The cast includes Nasim Pedrad, Anna Camp, Sarah Burns, Lamorne Morris, Robbie Amell, and Heather Graham.

References

  1. Google Play Movies — https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Desperados?id=84042AC3DED6C6A8MV&hl=en_IN
    Supports: 2020 release date, genre, director, writer, cast, and plot synopsis.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/desperados-movie-review-2020
    Supports: Critical reception described as strongly negative.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desperados_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, writer, cast, release date, and plot summary.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80238203
    Supports: Official streaming listing, release year, rating, genre, cast, and plot synopsis.
  5. Netflix / YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AWqOBj_BqA
    Supports: Official trailer synopsis and principal cast.