Rest Stop (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2006, Rest Stop is a thriller and horror film directed by John Shiban, running about 85 minutes. “The First Stop on the Road to Hell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Texas, the aspirant actress Nicole Carrow runs away home to Los Angeles with her boyfriend Jess Hilts. They drive through a shortcut in an old road, and when they park in a rest stop, Jess is abducted by the sadistic driver of an old yellow truck. Along the night, Nicole is threatened by the sick maniac, while mysterious things happen to her in the place.
Who’s in it. Rest Stop stars Jaimie Alexander as Nicole Carrow, Joey Mendicino as Jess Hilts, Deanna Russo as Tracy Kress and Diane Salinger as The Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Rest Stop 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 Rest Stop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rest Stop tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rest Stop (2006)?
- In US, Rest Stop 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 Rest Stop worth watching?
- Rest Stop holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rest Stop?
- Rest Stop stars Jaimie Alexander, Joey Mendicino, Deanna Russo, Diane Salinger and Curtis Taylor.
- When was Rest Stop released?
- Rest Stop was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.