Actor Jake Gyllenhaal starred in a remake of Patrick Swayze’s hit movie Road House. A sequel has already been approved, and he wants a country legend in it. Keep reading for all the details.
Patrick Swayze’s Road House
Patrick Swayze was one of the hottest actors in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Practically every movie he starred in, including Dirty Dancing and Ghost, was a blockbuster hit. He starred in the 1989 movie Road House, which since has become a cult classic. According to Av Club, it was the most-watched movie on basic cable in 2020.
Patrick Swayze/Credit: YouTube
The popular actor played James Dalton, a professional bouncer recruited to work security at a club called “Double Deuce” in Missouri. However, he quickly runs into trouble with the local crime syndicate. The movie also stars Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliot.
2024 Reboot
The 2024 reboot of Road House was a long time in the making.
Patrick Swayze’s Road House
Patrick Swayze was one of the hottest actors in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Practically every movie he starred in, including Dirty Dancing and Ghost, was a blockbuster hit. He starred in the 1989 movie Road House, which since has become a cult classic. According to Av Club, it was the most-watched movie on basic cable in 2020.
Patrick Swayze/Credit: YouTube
The popular actor played James Dalton, a professional bouncer recruited to work security at a club called “Double Deuce” in Missouri. However, he quickly runs into trouble with the local crime syndicate. The movie also stars Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliot.
2024 Reboot
The 2024 reboot of Road House was a long time in the making.
- 6/9/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- Country Music Alley
After playing the role of James Dalton in the cult-classic film Road House, Patrick Swayze moved on to other career opportunities. Fresh off the action film and moving away from the image Dirty Dancing painted of him, the actor starred in a movie that would change his image in the film industry in the best of ways. The actor joined the cast of Point Break, the film that put Keanu Reeves on the map.
Keanu Reeves in Point Break
While there is no doubt that the movie turned into a classic, it seems that the filming was not as smooth as many would think. During a behind-the-scenes feature of the film, Swayze talked about what filming the action sequences was like for him. As the actor revealed, there were multiple occasions during filming where he almost died. All because of his dedication to his craft.
Patrick Swayze Wanted to Do...
Keanu Reeves in Point Break
While there is no doubt that the movie turned into a classic, it seems that the filming was not as smooth as many would think. During a behind-the-scenes feature of the film, Swayze talked about what filming the action sequences was like for him. As the actor revealed, there were multiple occasions during filming where he almost died. All because of his dedication to his craft.
Patrick Swayze Wanted to Do...
- 5/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
There are a lot cult classics from the 1980s, but Road House stands somewhere near the top. Sure, many of its fans wouldn’t label it as such, since they lovingly, legitimately and unironically adore it. But there’s no use in arguing it belongs in one camp over another or that it is unapologetically everything it sets out to be. But it – and its cult following – couldn’t have happened without a few broken ribs, a don’t-take-no producer and some pervy late-night phone calls to a star’s spouse. Yes, it involves Bill Murray… So, pour some suds and rip some throats because we’re gonna find out: Wtf Happened to this Movie?!
Road House comes from a script by David Lee Henry (a pseudonym for R. Lance Hill) and Hilary Henkin and tells of a dude with a mullet named Dalton hired to “cool” the Double Deuce bar,...
Road House comes from a script by David Lee Henry (a pseudonym for R. Lance Hill) and Hilary Henkin and tells of a dude with a mullet named Dalton hired to “cool” the Double Deuce bar,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House is finally out on Amazon Prime Video and the action film seems to have gotten positive responses. The film, which is the remake of Patrick Swayze’s 1989 classic film of the same name, sees Gyllenhaal face off against UFC champion Conor McGregor as the antagonist, who makes his feature film debut.
While Gyllenhaal’s film reminded fans of the original, many seemed to have forgotten the straight-to-dvd sequel. Road House 2 featured none of the original cast and was written by Johnathon Schaech, who also starred in the film. The film was panned by critics at the time, with many calling it a mess.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Remake Opens To Positive Reviews Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House (2024)
Jake Gyllenhaal starred in the remake of Patrick Swayze’s classic ‘80s action flick Road House. Directed by Doug Liman of Mr. & Mrs. Smith fame, the film...
While Gyllenhaal’s film reminded fans of the original, many seemed to have forgotten the straight-to-dvd sequel. Road House 2 featured none of the original cast and was written by Johnathon Schaech, who also starred in the film. The film was panned by critics at the time, with many calling it a mess.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House Remake Opens To Positive Reviews Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House (2024)
Jake Gyllenhaal starred in the remake of Patrick Swayze’s classic ‘80s action flick Road House. Directed by Doug Liman of Mr. & Mrs. Smith fame, the film...
- 3/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
When the Road House remake was announced, we all wanted to know who would be taking the lead role, one that helped solidify Patrick Swayze as a marquee star of ‘80s cinema. At one point Rhonda Rousey was attached to a remake, which would have been one hell of a showdown in a fantasy match against Swayze. So, who would win in a Road House fight between Swayze and Jake Gyllenhaal, who stars in Doug Liman’s movie as Elwood Dalton (as opposed to Swayze’s James Dalton)? The victor may be Jake…at least according to Gyllenhaal.
When asked by Collider who would come out on top between the two Daltons of the two Road Houses, Jake Gyllenhaal says he thinks he gets a certain advantage, although Swayze would get the edge if the time was right. “Well, we all know that size doesn’t matter right from that movie,...
When asked by Collider who would come out on top between the two Daltons of the two Road Houses, Jake Gyllenhaal says he thinks he gets a certain advantage, although Swayze would get the edge if the time was right. “Well, we all know that size doesn’t matter right from that movie,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Remember that action flick from 1989, Road House? With its gritty actions and cool characters, especially Patrick Swayze in the lead bouncer, the movie was a big hit. And now, it has gotten a reboot! MGM and Silver Picture dropped the remake on March 8, 2024, with Doug Liman directing and starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the Swayze’s shoes.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in Road House
But we should not fail to remember the Og cast. They were top-notch, right? Sure, the remake is guaranteed to feature an excellent supporting cast, but it’s cool to see where the old team ended up.
Some are still kicking it in Hollywood, while others have sadly passed on. Either way, they left their mark. So, let’s catch up with the Road House crew and find out what they’ve been up to since the original movie rocked theaters.
1. Patrick Swayze As James Dalton
In Road House,...
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor in Road House
But we should not fail to remember the Og cast. They were top-notch, right? Sure, the remake is guaranteed to feature an excellent supporting cast, but it’s cool to see where the old team ended up.
Some are still kicking it in Hollywood, while others have sadly passed on. Either way, they left their mark. So, let’s catch up with the Road House crew and find out what they’ve been up to since the original movie rocked theaters.
1. Patrick Swayze As James Dalton
In Road House,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
Ready for more Road House? The iconic 1989 action film is back, courtesy of a new remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role. Also starring Jessica Williams, Billy Magnussen, Lukas Gage and Conor McGregor, Road House (2024) is now streaming exclusively online.
Read on to find out how to watch the Road House remake online to stream the film from home.
How to Watch Road House (2024) Online
If you want to watch the new Road House movie online, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Road House (2024) is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, which means the only place to watch the Jake Gyllenhaal film is through Amazon and the Prime Video app. As of this writing, Road House is not scheduled to be released in theaters.
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Read on to find out how to watch the Road House remake online to stream the film from home.
How to Watch Road House (2024) Online
If you want to watch the new Road House movie online, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. Road House (2024) is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, which means the only place to watch the Jake Gyllenhaal film is through Amazon and the Prime Video app. As of this writing, Road House is not scheduled to be released in theaters.
Watch 'Road House' (2024) Online
Not a Prime member? Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here, and...
- 3/21/2024
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“One, never underestimate your opponent. Expect the unexpected. Two, take it outside. Never start anything inside the bar unless it’s absolutely necessary. And three, be nice.” Those words, uttered by Patrick Swayze’s James Dalton in 1989’s Road House, are the rules to defending a roadhouse, and watching Doug Liman’s remake, you may find yourself wishing that someone had told the filmmakers that a little bit of number three goes a long way, because this nihilistic retooling of Rowdy Herrington’s cult classic is anything but.
In the remake, Jake Gyllenhaal’s former Mma fighter Eldwood Dalton scrapes together a living by scamming amateur fighters who, after stepping into an underground ring with him, automatically back down, as they’re familiar with his violent past. Things start to look up for him when he’s sought out by Frankie (Jessica Williams), who offers to put him up in...
In the remake, Jake Gyllenhaal’s former Mma fighter Eldwood Dalton scrapes together a living by scamming amateur fighters who, after stepping into an underground ring with him, automatically back down, as they’re familiar with his violent past. Things start to look up for him when he’s sought out by Frankie (Jessica Williams), who offers to put him up in...
- 3/9/2024
- by Rocco T. Thompson
- Slant Magazine
Take it outside, Jake Gyllenhaal — there was already a “Road House 2.” And it was awful.
The Og “Road House” starring Patrick Swayze came out in 1989 and made $30 million at the box office — a nice return on investment back in the day. Naturally, MGM struck while the iron was hot: a scant 17 years later, the studio released a straight-to-dvd sequel, “Road House 2: Last Call” (2006). Exactly 17 more years later, I went straight to Vudu to buy it. I did not get a good Roi on my $9.99.
Look, I knew what I was getting into. Like you, I didn’t realize there was a “Road House 2” until Doug Liman made a “Road House 3.”
Still the only “Road House” to get a theatrical release, the Swayze flick ended up doing most of its damage on home entertainment. The film isn’t well-reviewed — it has a 41 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 36 on...
The Og “Road House” starring Patrick Swayze came out in 1989 and made $30 million at the box office — a nice return on investment back in the day. Naturally, MGM struck while the iron was hot: a scant 17 years later, the studio released a straight-to-dvd sequel, “Road House 2: Last Call” (2006). Exactly 17 more years later, I went straight to Vudu to buy it. I did not get a good Roi on my $9.99.
Look, I knew what I was getting into. Like you, I didn’t realize there was a “Road House 2” until Doug Liman made a “Road House 3.”
Still the only “Road House” to get a theatrical release, the Swayze flick ended up doing most of its damage on home entertainment. The film isn’t well-reviewed — it has a 41 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 36 on...
- 3/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Patrick Swayze in 1989's Road House (United Artists) and Jake Gyllenhaal in 2024's Road House (Amazon MGM Studios)Image: The A.V. Club
Got Road House? This month Amazon’s Prime Video has two versions of the action movie: the 1989 original starring Patrick Swayze at peak Swayze-ness and the 2024 Doug Liman...
Got Road House? This month Amazon’s Prime Video has two versions of the action movie: the 1989 original starring Patrick Swayze at peak Swayze-ness and the 2024 Doug Liman...
- 2/28/2024
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
Much like “Road House” philosopher-turned-bouncer James Dalton, Jake Gyllenhaal considers all sides to an argument.
Gyllenhaal is ready for the debut of Doug Liman’s remake of the 1989 bruiser fave, but there has been a degree of controversy about the forthcoming thriller. Liman, whose previous work includes “Go,” “The Bourne Identity” and “American Made,” has gone to war with Amazon for not releasing his “Road House” in theaters. He penned an open letter recently, and in it, Liman wrote he’d be boycotting the movie’s premiere at Austin’s SXSW festival. “Amazon is hurting way more than just me and my film. If I don’t speak up about Amazon, who will?” he wrote.
In his note, Liman laid out that he signed with MGM with the anticipation of making a theatrically released film. Amazon later bought MGM and, despite Liman’s report that the movie is testing through the roof,...
Gyllenhaal is ready for the debut of Doug Liman’s remake of the 1989 bruiser fave, but there has been a degree of controversy about the forthcoming thriller. Liman, whose previous work includes “Go,” “The Bourne Identity” and “American Made,” has gone to war with Amazon for not releasing his “Road House” in theaters. He penned an open letter recently, and in it, Liman wrote he’d be boycotting the movie’s premiere at Austin’s SXSW festival. “Amazon is hurting way more than just me and my film. If I don’t speak up about Amazon, who will?” he wrote.
In his note, Liman laid out that he signed with MGM with the anticipation of making a theatrically released film. Amazon later bought MGM and, despite Liman’s report that the movie is testing through the roof,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
“I want you to be nice until it’s time to not be nice,” Patrick Swayze’s James Dalton says in the original Road House from 1989.
That line from the screenplay co-written by David Lee Henry may have taken on a new significance for Amazon Studios, MGM Studios and United Artists on Tuesday with a new lawsuit aimed to Tko the Jake Gyllenhaal- and Conor McGregor-starring remake set to debut next week at SXSW.
The lawsuit accuses Amazon of a very serious digital sleight of hand during last year’s Hot Labor Summer.
“This case arises from Defendants’ blatant copyright infringement due to their willful failure to license the requisite motion picture and ancillary rights to Hill’s Screenplay underlying their derivative 2024 Remake as required by law,” reads the copyright complaint filed today in California federal court (read the lawsuit here).
In fact, R. Lance Hill, who goes by David Lee Henry professionally,...
That line from the screenplay co-written by David Lee Henry may have taken on a new significance for Amazon Studios, MGM Studios and United Artists on Tuesday with a new lawsuit aimed to Tko the Jake Gyllenhaal- and Conor McGregor-starring remake set to debut next week at SXSW.
The lawsuit accuses Amazon of a very serious digital sleight of hand during last year’s Hot Labor Summer.
“This case arises from Defendants’ blatant copyright infringement due to their willful failure to license the requisite motion picture and ancillary rights to Hill’s Screenplay underlying their derivative 2024 Remake as required by law,” reads the copyright complaint filed today in California federal court (read the lawsuit here).
In fact, R. Lance Hill, who goes by David Lee Henry professionally,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The world has changed a lot since 1989, but that does not mean action movies should. At the end of the day, there is something quintessentially appealing about the lone individual standing tall against the many, and the underdog who is ready to do what is right, one bicep curl at a time. For a generation of specific barfly moviegoers, Road House (1989) is an undisputed classic that is probably playing tonight in a dive somewhere out there. In that cult favorite, Patrick Swayze’s tough guy bouncer (or “cooler”) James Dalton travels from New York City to Missouri in order to bring big city values to the sticks.
Yet in this year’s upcoming Road House remake, it is Jake Gyllenhaal’s washed up UFC fighter Elwood Dalton who travels to rural America in order to protect it from the most hideous villain of all in the 21st century: luxury developers.
Yet in this year’s upcoming Road House remake, it is Jake Gyllenhaal’s washed up UFC fighter Elwood Dalton who travels to rural America in order to protect it from the most hideous villain of all in the 21st century: luxury developers.
- 1/25/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The 1989 film Road House gets transported from Missouri to Florida in the first official trailer for Prime Video’s Road House. In place of Patrick Swayze’s James Dalton, Jake Gyllenhaal leads the film as Edward Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter helping to keep rowdy clientele at a Florida Keys roadhouse in check.
“He acts all nice and shit, like he’s Mister Rogers or something,” one character, played by Arturo Castro, says in the clip. “But then he beats the living shit out of you.” He would know, having...
“He acts all nice and shit, like he’s Mister Rogers or something,” one character, played by Arturo Castro, says in the clip. “But then he beats the living shit out of you.” He would know, having...
- 1/25/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Until this year, "Road House" was one of a handful of '80s action classics that hadn't gotten the reboot treatment, but a new movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal is about to change that. "Road House" 2.0 hits Prime Video in March, but fans can get a taste of the new movie's action now thanks to its just-released first trailer. Can Gyllenhaal match Patrick Swayze's sense of swagger, or will he blaze his own trail as a different version of the cool and collected bouncer who made the original an unlikely hit?
It's hard to tell from this initial two and a half minute first look whether or not this reboot will justify its own existence, but at first blush, the movie certainly seems to have a lot going for it. "The Bourne Identity" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" director Doug Liman is behind the camera here for the first time...
It's hard to tell from this initial two and a half minute first look whether or not this reboot will justify its own existence, but at first blush, the movie certainly seems to have a lot going for it. "The Bourne Identity" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" director Doug Liman is behind the camera here for the first time...
- 1/25/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Everything We Know About Jake Gyllenhaal- Led Road House Remake (Picture Credit: Facebook)
Jake Gyllenhaal’s ripped physique for his upcoming film Road House has given his admirers sleepless nights! It is a remake of the 1989 classic of the same name, and the audiences are eagerly waiting for its release, but unfortunately, it won’t be coming to the theatres. Keep scrolling to learn more about the upcoming film.
Jake is one of the most talented actors of the current generation, with several remarkable movies to his credit. Films like Nightcrawler, Wildlife, Source Code, October Sky, Brokeback Mountain, and more helped establish his credibility as a versatile artiste.
Jake Gyllenhaal starrer Road House was reportedly in the development phase for an extended period. While it is finally happening, a few people associated with the project are unhappy with the film’s release on the Ott platform instead of the theatres.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s ripped physique for his upcoming film Road House has given his admirers sleepless nights! It is a remake of the 1989 classic of the same name, and the audiences are eagerly waiting for its release, but unfortunately, it won’t be coming to the theatres. Keep scrolling to learn more about the upcoming film.
Jake is one of the most talented actors of the current generation, with several remarkable movies to his credit. Films like Nightcrawler, Wildlife, Source Code, October Sky, Brokeback Mountain, and more helped establish his credibility as a versatile artiste.
Jake Gyllenhaal starrer Road House was reportedly in the development phase for an extended period. While it is finally happening, a few people associated with the project are unhappy with the film’s release on the Ott platform instead of the theatres.
- 12/17/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Jake Gyllenhaal is an "insane actor".The 42-year-old actor stars in the upcoming 'Road House' remake and co-star Jessica Williams, 33, loved working with him.She told Variety: "It was so cool working with him. He’s an amazing actor. I was so excited to do ‘Road House’ with Jake Gyllenhaal. He’s an insane actor. Every time, you’re learning. My job as an actor, especially on ‘Shrinking,’ is to make everyone look good by knowing what the hell I’m doing on set. I love volleying, and I got to do that with Jake.”The original flick starred the late Patrick Swayze as James Dalton, a bouncer hired to clean up The Double Deuce – one of the rowdiest and loudest bars in Missouri. Dalton is then put to the test when he has to protect the town from the corrupt businessman Brad Wesley (Ben Gazzara).'Road House'...
- 6/17/2023
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
Image Source: Getty / David Livingston / Stringer, Edward Berthelot
Jake Gyllenhaal will star in a role originated by Patrick Swayze in a remake of the 1989 film "Road House," Variety announced on Aug. 2. In the original movie, Swayze plays chill bouncer James Dalton, who is hired to work at a Missouri bar. He winds up defending the club and the town from corrupt local business magnate Brad Wesley, originally played by Ben Gazzara.
In the new version, Gyllenhaal will be joined by two-time UFC champion Conor McGregor, marking the athlete's first major acting role. Though the details of McGregor part are unknown, Deadline reported he will play an original character, not himself. Prime Video did not immediately return Popsugar's request for comment on his role.
While the 1989 movie was a modest box office success, its campy action scenes helped make it into a cult classic. The remake will star Gyllenhaal as an...
Jake Gyllenhaal will star in a role originated by Patrick Swayze in a remake of the 1989 film "Road House," Variety announced on Aug. 2. In the original movie, Swayze plays chill bouncer James Dalton, who is hired to work at a Missouri bar. He winds up defending the club and the town from corrupt local business magnate Brad Wesley, originally played by Ben Gazzara.
In the new version, Gyllenhaal will be joined by two-time UFC champion Conor McGregor, marking the athlete's first major acting role. Though the details of McGregor part are unknown, Deadline reported he will play an original character, not himself. Prime Video did not immediately return Popsugar's request for comment on his role.
While the 1989 movie was a modest box office success, its campy action scenes helped make it into a cult classic. The remake will star Gyllenhaal as an...
- 8/3/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Oscar and Tony-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal is officially set to star in “Road House,” a reimagined take on the classic movie starring Patrick Swayze, for Amazon’s Prime Video.
Doug Liman will direct the new movie, from a script written by Anthony Bagarozzi & Charles Mondry. After producing the original film for MGM in 1989, Joel Silver is back on board to produce the reimagining for his company Silver Pictures. JJ Hook, Alison Winter and Aaron Auch will serve as executive producers.
Reports that Gyllenhaal and Liman were circling the project broke in November 2021. Prime Video officially announced the production’s impending start on Tuesday.
“’Road House’ is a homerun for us. Not only is it a nod to fans of the original, but it is also a big, fun, broad audience movie,” stated Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Joel, Doug, and this great cast led by Jake Gyllenhaal,...
Doug Liman will direct the new movie, from a script written by Anthony Bagarozzi & Charles Mondry. After producing the original film for MGM in 1989, Joel Silver is back on board to produce the reimagining for his company Silver Pictures. JJ Hook, Alison Winter and Aaron Auch will serve as executive producers.
Reports that Gyllenhaal and Liman were circling the project broke in November 2021. Prime Video officially announced the production’s impending start on Tuesday.
“’Road House’ is a homerun for us. Not only is it a nod to fans of the original, but it is also a big, fun, broad audience movie,” stated Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Joel, Doug, and this great cast led by Jake Gyllenhaal,...
- 8/2/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
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