Road (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Road is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Alan Clarke, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. A view of the inhabitants of a derelict road in Manchester, unsatisfied with their lives and routines. A young man locks himself away from the world. An older woman flirts with a soldier on leave. Two men invite two girls into an empty house.
Who’s in it. Road stars Edward Tudor-Pole as Scullery, Jane Horrocks as Louise, Neil Dudgeon as Brink and Andrew Wilde as Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Road tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Road (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Road worth watching?
- Road holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Road?
- Road stars Edward Tudor-Pole, Jane Horrocks, Neil Dudgeon, Andrew Wilde and William Armstrong.
- When was Road released?
- Road was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.