The Open Road
2009 · Movie · PG-13 · 90 min · ★ 5.2 · 38% critics
A minor-league baseball player sets out on a sudden road trip to find his estranged father after a family health scare. Reunited on the drive back to Texas, the two clash through a string of misadventures, testing old wounds and fragile connections as they try to come together when it matters most.
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-02-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 38/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.2/10 (74 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a laid-back, character-driven road drama about messy family bonds and second chances; Not for you if you need big laughs, action, or a fast-moving plot like Ride.
Pros: strong cast chemistry; heartfelt family focus; low-key road vibe | Cons: thin storyline; uneven dialogue; pacing feels bland
Themes
- baseball
- ohio
- road trip
- estranged son
- father son relationship
Cast & crew
Justin Timberlake
as Carlton Garrett
Jeff Bridges
as Kyle
Kate Mara
as Lucy
Harry Dean Stanton
as Amon
Mary Steenburgen
as Katherine
- BS
Bret Saberhagen
as Himself
Allen Overton Battle III
as Peabody Desk Clerk
James Harlon Palmer
as Memphis Ticket Taker
Ted Danson
as Coach
Wayne Douglas Morgan
as Organizer
Directed by Michael Meredith