The Yellow Handkerchief
2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 102 min · ★ 6.3 · 64% critics
In post-Katrina Louisiana, three lonely strangers end up sharing a ride across the state, slowly opening up as the miles pass. Their improvised road trip becomes a chance to confront past mistakes, search for connection, and figure out what “home” might mean for each of them.
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2009-11-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 64/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (162 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quiet, character-focused road trip about loneliness, second chances, and connection, with a gentle, reflective mood; Not for you if you need fast plot turns or big action—try Blue Jay or Farewell Amor for a similar vibe.
Pros: heartfelt, low-key drama; strong performances; warm, hopeful tone | Cons: slow pace; contrived setup; uneven teen storyline
Themes
- remake
Cast & crew
William Hurt
as Brett Hanson
Maria Bello
as May
Kristen Stewart
as Martine
Eddie Redmayne
as Gordy
Kaori Momoi
as Motel Owner
Emanuel Cohn
as Doctor Leonard
- NC
Nurith Cohn
as Female Nurse
Veronica Russell
as Warden Genaro
Grover Coulson
as Farnsworth
- LB
Lisha Brock
as Waitress
Directed by Udayan Prasad