On the Road (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2016, On the Road is a drama, music and documentary film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. North London band Wolf Alice have had a rise to prominence that might have been bends-inducing were it not for their tightness as a group. In summer of 2015, the deliciously dark, hook-and-riff-filled sound of their debut album, My Love Is Cool, inspired the NME to crown it: "the debut of the decade". As a measure of their impact, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Michael Winterbottom joined the band on the road, capturing 16 different gigs and daily life backstage.
Who’s in it. On the Road stars Leah Harvey as Estelle, James McArdle as Joe, Shirley Henderson as Joe's Mum and Paul Popplewell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, On the Road has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Road (2016)?
- In GB, On the Road is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Road worth watching?
- On the Road holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Road?
- On the Road stars Leah Harvey, James McArdle, Shirley Henderson, Paul Popplewell and Jamie Quinn.
- When was On the Road released?
- On the Road was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.