The Road (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, The Road is a drama and adventure film directed by John Hillcoat, running about 111 minutes. “In a moment the world changed forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones, and, when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there.
Who’s in it. The Road stars Viggo Mortensen as Father, Kodi Smit-McPhee as Boy, Charlize Theron as Mother and Robert Duvall as Old Man - Eli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Road has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27.6M at the box office.
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 Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Road (2009)?
- In US, The 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 Road worth watching?
- The Road holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Road?
- The Road stars Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall and Guy Pearce.
- When was The Road released?
- The Road was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.