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The Open Road

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
3.6K
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Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake in The Open Road (2009)
Minor leaguer Carlton Garrett (Justin Timberlake) takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett (Jeff Bridges) when CarltonÂ’s mother (Mary Steenburgen) becomes sick.
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A man embarks on a road trip with his girlfriend and estranged baseball legend dad.A man embarks on a road trip with his girlfriend and estranged baseball legend dad.A man embarks on a road trip with his girlfriend and estranged baseball legend dad.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Meredith
  • Writer
    • Michael Meredith
  • Stars
    • Justin Timberlake
    • Ted Danson
    • Harry Dean Stanton
  • Director
    • Michael Meredith
  • Writer
    • Michael Meredith
  • Stars
    • Justin Timberlake
    • Ted Danson
    • Harry Dean Stanton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Jeff Bridges in The Open Road (2009)
    Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake in The Open Road (2009)
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    Justin Timberlake in The Open Road (2009)
    Kate Mara in The Open Road (2009)
    Jeff Bridges, Justin Timberlake, and Kate Mara in The Open Road (2009)
    Mary Steenburgen in The Open Road (2009)
    Justin Timberlake and Michael Meredith in The Open Road (2009)
    Justin Timberlake in The Open Road (2009)
    Justin Timberlake and Kate Mara in The Open Road (2009)
    Jeff Bridges in The Open Road (2009)
    Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake in The Open Road (2009)

    Top cast

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    Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake
    • Carlton
    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Coach
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Amon
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Katherine
    Kate Mara
    Kate Mara
    • Lucy
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Kyle
    Bret Saberhagen
    • Self
    Robert Casserly
    • Moderator
    Tony Sanford
    • Fan #1
    Kevin Lee Foxx
    • Fan #2
    • (as Kevin Foxx)
    Paxton Brown
    • 10-Year Old Kid
    Douglas M. Griffin
    Douglas M. Griffin
    • 10-Year Old's Father
    Wayne Douglas Morgan
    Wayne Douglas Morgan
    • Organizer
    Clay Chamberlin
    • Impatient Fan
    • (as Clay Chamberlain)
    Yohance Myles
    • Convention Assistant
    J. Omar Castro
    J. Omar Castro
    • Fan #3
    E. Roger Mitchell
    E. Roger Mitchell
    • TSA Manager
    Ann Marie Guidry
    • Waitress (Kentucky)
    • Director
      • Michael Meredith
    • Writer
      • Michael Meredith
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In several scenes in the movie, Jeff Bridges' character mentions "Walter Henry Hagan" at the Dallas airport. Walter Henry Hagan was in fact head of Special Services for American Airlines up until his retirement in 1995, and remained on as a consultant in same capacity until his death in February 2000. Hagan was "the" man to talk to if you needed assistance in your travels with American Airlines. He considered former Dallas Cowboy, Don Meredith (father of writer-director, Michael Meredith) and his wife, dear friends.
    • Goofs
      When Carlton talks to Lucy in the hotel room regarding a flight out of Memphis, Lucy gets ready for bed. Her mic pack is showing behind her back under her t-shirt.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Kyle: #11 in ou program... #1 in your hearts.

    • Connections
      References The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
    • Soundtracks
      Down the Line
      Written by Stoll Vaughan

      Performed by Stoll Vaughan

      Courtesy of Shadowdog, LLC

    User reviews13

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Long road
    Great actors (Jeff Bridges always delivers, but even Justin Timberlake and his "girlfriend" in the movie are great too). As the title suggest, you are aware that this going to be a road movie. With characters that have flaws and a story that is very close to the directors heart (see a review of crew member for more information on that), this has everything a road movie needs.

    While a few story tweaks may seem a bit far stretched (for something that seems to be so close to life), the whole thing still feels very real. The relationships in the movie are explored nicely without much glamour and there are a few treats along the way. There is not one real bad guy (which you might see as a bad thing or a good thing, depending on how you're going to feel about it), which made me like this even more and might have to do with the influence Jeff B. had on the script.
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    • kosmasp
    • Aug 8, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Anchor Bay Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Відкрита дорога
    • Filming locations
      • Hammond, Louisiana, USA(Motel and bar scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Madison Wells
      • Perfect Weekend
      • Aqua Foxx Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,716
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,323
      • Aug 30, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,716
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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