The Road

In a moment, the world changed forever.

20091h 51m7.0(4,436 votes)

AdventureDrama

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 th…

The Road (2009) is a adventure and drama film directed by John Hillcoat. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Charlize Theron. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 4,436 votes.

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Director

John Hillcoat

Cast

Viggo Mortensen

Father

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Boy

Charlize Theron

Mother

Robert Duvall

Old Man - Eli

Guy Pearce

Veteran

Molly Parker

Friendly Woman

Michael Kenneth Williams

The Thief

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Who stars in The Road?

The Road stars Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron, and Robert Duvall, and was directed by John Hillcoat.

How long is The Road?

The Road has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.

When did The Road come out?

The Road was released in 2009.

What genre is The Road?

The Road is a adventure and drama film.

Is The Road worth watching?

The Road holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.