The Open Road (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, The Open Road is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Meredith, running about 90 minutes. “They've got a long way to go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Minor leaguer Carlton Garret takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret when Carlton’s mother becomes sick. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics. Attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched duo make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.
Who’s in it. The Open Road stars Justin Timberlake as Carlton Garrett, Jeff Bridges as Kyle, Kate Mara as Lucy and Harry Dean Stanton as Amon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Open Road has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Open Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Open Road tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Open Road (2009)?
- In US, The Open Road is available to 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 The Open Road worth watching?
- The Open Road holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Open Road?
- The Open Road stars Justin Timberlake, Jeff Bridges, Kate Mara, Harry Dean Stanton and Mary Steenburgen.
- When was The Open Road released?
- The Open Road was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.