Freeway (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1996, Freeway is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Matthew Bright, running about 102 minutes. “Her life is no fairy tale.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the arrest of her mother, Ramona, young Vanessa Lutz decides to go in search of her estranged grandmother. On the way, she is given a ride by school counselor Bob Wolverton. During the journey, Lutz begins to realize that Bob is the notorious I-5 Killer and manages to escape by shooting him several times. Wounded but still very much alive, Bob pursues Lutz across the state in this modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.
Who’s in it. Freeway stars Kiefer Sutherland as Bob Wolverton, Reese Witherspoon as Vanessa Lutz, Wolfgang Bodison as Detective Breer and Dan Hedaya as Detective Garnet Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Freeway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freeway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freeway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freeway (1996)?
- In US, Freeway is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freeway worth watching?
- Freeway holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freeway?
- Freeway stars Kiefer Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon, Wolfgang Bodison, Dan Hedaya and Amanda Plummer.
- When was Freeway released?
- Freeway was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.