On the Road(2012)
"The best teacher is experience."
On the Road Synopsis
Sal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou. Traveling cross-country, Sal and Dean venture out on a personal quest for freedom from the conformity and conservatism engulfing them in search of the unknown, themselves, and the pursuit of “it” -- the pure essence of experience.
On the Road (2012) is a adventure and drama film directed by Walter Salles, released on May 22, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart and Amy Adams. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 917 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Salles
- Writers:
- Jack Kerouac, Jose Rivera
- Producers:
- Charles Gillibert, Nathanaël Karmitz, Alex Killian
- Cinematographer:
- Éric Gautier
- Composer:
- Gustavo Santaolalla
- Production:
- mk2 Films, Film4 Productions, France 2 Cinéma, VideoFilmes, American Zoetrope, The Jerry Leider Company, Vanguard Films
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,784,318
- Status:
- Released
On the Road (2012) Trailer
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On the Road Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for On the Road.
ON THE ROAD: Official Trailer
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IFC Films - Official ON THE ROAD Teaser/Trailer
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ON THE ROAD | Official Australian Trailer
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ON THE ROAD: Official Clip - "New Year's Eve Dance"
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ON THE ROAD: Official Clip - "Old Men"
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ON THE ROAD: Official Clip - "The World on a String" (Sam Riley & Kirsten Dunst Dance)
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On the Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Garrett Hedlund
as Dean Moriarty / Neal Cassady
Sam Riley
as Sal Paradise / Jack Kerouac
Kristen Stewart
as Marylou / LuAnne Henderson
Amy Adams
as Jane / Joan Vollmer
Tom Sturridge
as Carlo Marx / Allen Ginsberg
Danny Morgan
as Ed Dunkle / Al Hinkle
Alice Braga
as Terry / Bea Franco
Elisabeth Moss
as Galatea Dunkel / Helen Hinkle
Kirsten Dunst
as Camille / Carolyn Cassady
Viggo Mortensen
as Old Bull Lee / William S. Burroughs
Steve Buscemi
as Tall thin salesman
Terrence Howard
as Walter
Key crew
Directed by Walter Salles, written by Jack Kerouac and Jose Rivera, produced by Charles Gillibert, Nathanaël Karmitz and Alex Killian.
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On the Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 917 ratings.
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On the Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On the Road online?
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On the Road (2012) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now and Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in On the Road?
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The main cast of On the Road (2012) includes Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams and Tom Sturridge. The film was directed by Walter Salles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On the Road released?
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On the Road was released on May 22, 2012 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is On the Road worth watching?
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On the Road (2012) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 917 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 On the Road?
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Yes. The official On the Road trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.