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Down the Road Again

  • 20112011
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Down the Road Again (2011)
  • Drama
Recently retired and living in Vancouver, Pete is estranged from his old life in Eastern Canada until he is brought back to Toronto and Nova Scotia by the news that his old best friend, Joey... Read allRecently retired and living in Vancouver, Pete is estranged from his old life in Eastern Canada until he is brought back to Toronto and Nova Scotia by the news that his old best friend, Joey, has died.Recently retired and living in Vancouver, Pete is estranged from his old life in Eastern Canada until he is brought back to Toronto and Nova Scotia by the news that his old best friend, Joey, has died.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
156
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Donald Shebib
  • Writer
    • Donald Shebib
  • Stars
    • Doug McGrath
    • Kathleen Robertson
    • Anthony Lemke
Top credits
  • Director
    • Donald Shebib
  • Writer
    • Donald Shebib
  • Stars
    • Doug McGrath
    • Kathleen Robertson
    • Anthony Lemke
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    • 7User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Kathleen Robertson, Cayle Chernin, Jayne Eastwood, and Doug McGrath in Down the Road Again (2011)
    Kathleen Robertson in Down the Road Again (2011)
    Doug McGrath in Down the Road Again (2011)
    Cayle Chernin and Jayne Eastwood in Down the Road Again (2011)
    Down the Road Again, with Doug McGrath

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    Doug McGrath
    Doug McGrath
    • Pete McGrawas Pete McGraw
    Kathleen Robertson
    Kathleen Robertson
    • Betty-Jo Mayleas Betty-Jo Mayle
    Anthony Lemke
    Anthony Lemke
    • Matt Burnsas Matt Burns
    Jayne Eastwood
    Jayne Eastwood
    • Betty Mayleas Betty Mayle
    Cayle Chernin
    • Selinaas Selina
    Tedde Moore
    Tedde Moore
    • Annie Burnsas Annie Burns
    Kristin Adams
    Kristin Adams
    • Legal Secretaryas Legal Secretary
    John Cleland
    John Cleland
    • Sammyas Sammy
    Neil Crone
    Neil Crone
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Elva Mai Hoover
    Elva Mai Hoover
    • Housekeeperas Housekeeper
    Shawn Lawrence
    Shawn Lawrence
    • Sammyas Sammy
    Gene Mack
    • Lennyas Lenny
    Dwight McFee
    Dwight McFee
    • Billyas Billy
    Stephen Eric McIntyre
    • Mechanicas Mechanic
    Sam Moses
    Sam Moses
    • Mikeas Mike
    Barbara Worthy
    • Marieas Marie
    • Director
      • Donald Shebib
    • Writer
      • Donald Shebib
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    Storyline

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    The sequel to the Canadian classic Goin' Down the Road (1970) picks up forty years later when Pete is on the cusp of retirement from his job as postie. Pete has been living in Vancouver, disconnected from his old life and friendships. On the verge of his retirement, Pete receives a call from an acquaintance of his somewhat estranged best friend, Joey. Pete learns that Joey is facing surgery for cancer. Days later, Pete is paid a visit from Joey's pal and Pete is given a package as he learns of Joey's demise. Joey has sent Pete the urn containing his ashes, 3 letters, money and the plea that Pete fulfill his final wishes. Instead of peaceful retirement, gardening and dreaming of a more creative life, Pete instead finds himself on the road again in the old Chevy. This road trip is a true adventure and each letter, a clue as to what will happen next. From the grave, Joey dictates Pete's next steps and ultimately changes the course of his life. First stop is Toronto where Pete is to find Joey's estranged wife, Betty and deliver some money that Joey has left for her. He also has to inform her of Joey's death. Having been abandoned by Joey while expecting their child, Betty is not at all receptive to Pete when she discovers him at her doorstep. Betty's best friend Selina invites Pete in where he breaks the news and meets Betty-Jo - Joey and Betty's daughter. Now a forty year old woman, Betty-Jo has had a string of unsuccessful relationships and unsteady jobs. Betty-Jo has the fire and adventurous nature of her estranged father but is also filled with anger and resentment towards the man who deserted her. With his first task completed, Pete climbs back into his Chevy to continue on the road towards Cape Breton where he is to scatter his old friend's ashes. Betty-Jo asks to hitch a ride to Oshawa but once aboard the car announces her true intentions - to travel with Pete all the way to Cape Breton. In a move to try to get to know her father better, Betty-Jo convinces Pete to allow her to come on his journey and together they unravel more secrets to the past than either of them expected. —Anonymous
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    • Trivia
      The flashback memories and old photos are actual footage from the 1972 film Wedding in White featuring a young Doug McGrath.
    • Connections
      Follows Goin' Down the Road (1970)

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    A great Sequel to a Canadian Masterpiece
    I can't understand why more of Donald Shebibs' movies are not readily available on DVD. I saw this one today and had to drive all the way to the Kanata Cinemas to see it. Disgraceful, that a film like this doesn't get better distribution.

    This is a great sequel to a Canadian Classic. Often sequels just don't come up to the mark, but this one has got a great story and nearly all of the cast from the first film reprise their roles.

    I'm very glad that this film was made. Too bad most Canadians will never see it nor even hear of it.

    I'm disgusted with the way Canadian films are (non) distributed in this country.

    If you can appreciate the original then you will love this film. If you didn't like the original then there is little point in seeing this one.
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    • gilbertcollins7
    • Nov 1, 2011

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2011 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Union Pictures (Canada)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Caledon, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Triptych Media
      • Union Pictures
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      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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