Routed (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1989, Routed is a family and drama film directed by David Ullendorff, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. After being fired after a dispute with his boss, Clark is free to take over his son's newspaper route during the boy's illness. Intending only to fill in for a few days, Clark quickly develops a manic enthusiasm for the job, and is even able to take revenge on his former boss (who is on the route) by tearing the comics page out of his newspaper.
Who’s in it. Routed stars Fran Brill as Mrs. Grove, Tim Halligan as Clark, Susan Greenhill as Clark's Wife and B.J. Schaffer as Stevie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Routed sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Routed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Routed tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Routed (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Routed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Routed worth watching?
- Routed holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Routed?
- Routed stars Fran Brill, Tim Halligan, Susan Greenhill, B.J. Schaffer and Ernest Tobey.
- When was Routed released?
- Routed was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.