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Movie Info

Release Date: November 25, 2009
Runtime: 111 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Drama Adventure
Budget: $32,000,000
Revenue: $27,635,305
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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74%
Tomatometer
64
64/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
4,215 votes
⭐
7.2/10
IMDb
270,046 votes
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The Road

2009

"Survival is their only hope in darkness."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: La Carretera? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: La Route (2009)? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A Estrada? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: ア・ロード? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: 末ζ—₯危途? All international titles (11) →
Drama Adventure 111 min 7.2/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $32,000,000
Revenue: $27,635,305
Profit -$-4,364,695
ROI -13.6% (0.9x)

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The Road is directed by John Hillcoat .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Road

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  • The Road was filmed in various locations across the U.S., including Pennsylvania and Louisiana, to capture the desolate landscapes depicted in the film.

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  • In one scene, the character played by Viggo Mortensen is shown eating a can of food; this was a nod to the theme of survival and resourcefulness that permeates the film.

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  • Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee, who played father and son, developed a close bond during filming, which contributed to the emotional depth of their performances.

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  • During a scene where the father and son are hiding from a group of cannibals, a continuity error occurs as the characters' clothing appears different between shots.

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  • The Road was directed by John Hillcoat, who had previously gained recognition for his work on the film The Proposition, showcasing his unique ability to depict bleak landscapes and intense human experiences.

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  • The soundtrack of The Road features a score composed by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, who often collaborate on projects that emphasize emotional storytelling and atmosphere.

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