Route 666 (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5

Route 666 poster

Released in 2001, Route 666 is an action, thriller and horror film directed by William Wesley, running about 86 minutes. “One Way In, No Way Out” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Smith, a mob informer hiding out with the Witness Protection Program, decides to make a break for it and hide out in the Arizona desert. The Feds catch up with him and rescue him just before a group of hitmen can manage to silence him for good. In the course of getting Smith away from the mafia thugs, the pair of agents assigned to protect him turn onto an abandoned stretch of highway nicknamed 'Route 666' after the mysterious death of a prison chain gang. As the three continue on their way, they soon discover just what happened to the chain gang, and how the highway earned its name.

Who’s in it. Route 666 stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Jack La Roca, Lori Petty as Steph, Steven Williams as Rabbit aka Fred and L.Q. Jones as Sheriff Bob Conaway, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Route 666 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 Route 666 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Route 666 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Route 666 (2001)?
In US, Route 666 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 Route 666 worth watching?
Route 666 holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Route 666?
Route 666 stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Lori Petty, Steven Williams, L.Q. Jones and Dale Midkiff.
When was Route 666 released?
Route 666 was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.