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Where to watch On the Road to Desolation (1997) in the UK

On the Road to Desolation (1997) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Andrew O'Hagan looks at a critical point in the life of Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac. In 1956 he spent spent 63 soul-searching days as a fire-watcher on Washington state's Desolation Peak. After this stint he was never the same creative force again.

  • Film
  • 1997
  • 50 min
  • Documentary
  • History

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DirectorDavid Stewart
WriterAndrew O'Hagan

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