Trucker (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Trucker is a drama film directed by James Mottern, running about 90 minutes. “Some Things in life you can't leave behind” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Loner Diane Ford is a truck driver with an 11-year-old son, Peter, whom she never sees, and that's fine with her. But, when Peter's father, Len, falls ill, he asks Diane to take care of their son for a while. Eventually, Diane reluctantly agrees, but she quickly realizes that caring for a child interferes with her independent lifestyle - and Peter isn't all that thrilled with the arrangement, either.
Who’s in it. Trucker stars Michelle Monaghan as Diane Ford, Nathan Fillion as Runner, Benjamin Bratt as Leonard Bonner and Joey Lauren Adams as Jenny Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Trucker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trucker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trucker tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trucker (2008)?
- In US, Trucker is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trucker worth watching?
- Trucker holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trucker?
- Trucker stars Michelle Monaghan, Nathan Fillion, Benjamin Bratt, Joey Lauren Adams and Jimmy Bennett.
- When was Trucker released?
- Trucker was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.