Revolutionary Road (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Revolutionary Road is a drama and romance film directed by Sam Mendes, running about 119 minutes. “How do you break free without breaking apart?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.
Who’s in it. Revolutionary Road stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Wheeler, Kate Winslet as April Wheeler, Kathy Bates as Mrs. Givings and David Harbour as Shep Campbell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Revolutionary Road has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $76M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Revolutionary Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Revolutionary Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Revolutionary Road (2008)?
- In US, Revolutionary Road is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Revolutionary Road worth watching?
- Revolutionary Road holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Revolutionary Road?
- Revolutionary Road stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates, David Harbour and Kathryn Hahn.
- When was Revolutionary Road released?
- Revolutionary Road was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.