Andres Gomez
6/10Viggo Mortensen and Smit-McPhee deliver great performances but it doesn't really hook you up.
Reviewed on March 6, 2014
The Road(2009)
In a moment, the world changed forever.
7.0(4,411)1h 51m2009-11-25
AdventureDrama
The Road Synopsis
A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there.
The Road (2009) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Hillcoat, released on November 25, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron and Robert Duvall. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4,411 ratings.
- Director:
- John Hillcoat
- Writers:
- Joe Penhall, Cormac McCarthy
- Producers:
- Steve Schwartz, Nick Wechsler, Paula Mae Schwartz
- Cinematographer:
- Javier Aguirresarobe
- Composer:
- Warren Ellis
- Production:
- Dimension Films, 2929 Productions, Nick Wechsler Productions, Chockstone Pictures
- Budget:
- $32,000,000
- Revenue:
- $27,635,305
- Status:
- Released
The Road (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Road before you stream it.
The Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viggo Mortensen
as Father
Kodi Smit-McPhee
as Boy
Charlize Theron
as Mother
Robert Duvall
as Old Man - Eli
Guy Pearce
as Veteran
Molly Parker
as Friendly Woman
Michael Kenneth Williams
as The Thief
Garret Dillahunt
as Gang Member
Bob Jennings
as Bearded Man
Buddy Sosthand
as Archer
Agnes Herrmann
as Archer's Woman
- Kirk Brown
Kirk Brown
as Bearded Face
Key crew
Directed by John Hillcoat, written by Joe Penhall and Cormac McCarthy, produced by Steve Schwartz, Nick Wechsler and Paula Mae Schwartz.
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The Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4,411 ratings.
John Chard
8/10The clocks stopped at 1:17 The Road is directed by John Hillcoat (The Proposition) and written by Joe Penhall (Enduring Love). Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by American author Cormac McCarthy (No Country For Old Men), the film stars Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee as a father and his son trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. How do you sell such a sombre piece to the film loving public? I'm…
Reviewed on October 11, 2019
Wuchak
5/10_**Grey, maudlin post-apocalyptic drama with some horrific thrills**_ After a mass extinction event, a man & his son (Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee) walk from western Pennsylvania to the Southeast coast trying to survive a life-or-death situation in a world without laws as people prey on each other. Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce and Molly Parker show up for small parts. Based on Cormac…
Reviewed on June 20, 2021
The Movie Mob
6/10**The Road paints a grim and genuine picture of the dangers and greed of a world surviving the collapse of society and hope.** The Road is a realistic and super depressing depiction of a post-apocalyptic world. Viggo Mortensen’s portrayal of an unyielding father doing whatever he can to keep his son alive and prepare him for survival is gripping and powerful. This movie made me want to hold my kids close, hug them…
Reviewed on December 9, 2022
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The Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Road online?
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The Road (2009) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Road?
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The main cast of The Road (2009) includes Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall and Guy Pearce. The film was directed by John Hillcoat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Road released?
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The Road was released on November 25, 2009 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Road worth watching?
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The Road (2009) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4,411 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Road?
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Yes. The official The Road trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.