The Open Road(2009)
They've got a long way to go.
The Open Road Synopsis
Minor leaguer Carlton Garret takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret when Carlton’s mother becomes sick. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics. Attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched duo make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.
The Open Road (2009) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Meredith, released on February 7, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Justin Timberlake, Jeff Bridges, Kate Mara and Harry Dean Stanton. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Meredith
- Writers:
- Michael Meredith
- Producers:
- Jordan Foley
- Cinematographer:
- Yaron Orbach
- Composer:
- Christopher Lennertz
- Status:
- Released
The Open Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Justin Timberlake
as Carlton Garrett
Jeff Bridges
as Kyle
Kate Mara
as Lucy
Harry Dean Stanton
as Amon
Mary Steenburgen
as Katherine
- Bret Saberhagen
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
Clay Chamberlin
as Impatient Fan
Yohance Myles
as Convention Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Michael Meredith, written by Michael Meredith, produced by Jordan Foley.
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The Open Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 77 ratings.
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The Open Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Open Road online?
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The Open Road (2009) is available to stream on YouTube TV, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 Open Road?
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The main cast of The Open Road (2009) includes Justin Timberlake, Jeff Bridges, Kate Mara, Harry Dean Stanton and Mary Steenburgen. The film was directed by Michael Meredith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Open Road released?
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The Open Road was released on February 7, 2009 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Open Road worth watching?
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The Open Road (2009) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.