The Road to Love (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2001, The Road to Love is a drama film directed by Rémi Lange, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Slow-burning and smart, French director Rémi Lange's The Road to Love is a romantic tale of self-discovery that also offers a fascinating historical take on homosexuality in northern Africa. French-Algerian sociology student Karim is having trouble finding interviewees for his term project, a video documentary on homosexual relationships in Islamic cultures. As his research progresses, he meets Farid, a handsome flight attendant. In Farid, Karim believes he has found an ideal subject for his film...but he soon begins to admire more than just Farid's insight. When Karim learns that some cultures have accepted and encouraged same-sex unions, he finally begins to face his own sexuality. Set in scenic locales from Paris to Marseilles to Amsterdam (with a brief detour to Jean Genet's grave in Larache, Morocco), The Road to Love is a shrewd and sensual tale of enchantment and desire
Who’s in it. The Road to Love stars Karim Tarek as Karim, Riyad Echahi as Farid, Sihem Benamoune as Siam and Zakariya Gouram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Road to Love 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 The Road to Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road to Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road to Love (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Road to Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Road to Love worth watching?
- The Road to Love holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Road to Love?
- The Road to Love stars Karim Tarek, Riyad Echahi, Sihem Benamoune, Zakariya Gouram and Abdellah Taïa.
- When was The Road to Love released?
- The Road to Love was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.