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Gridlock

  • 2017
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
46
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Gridlock (2017)
Drama

Rage filled, and trampled by life, David Martin drives through a series of phone calls which crush him further into a confined space.Rage filled, and trampled by life, David Martin drives through a series of phone calls which crush him further into a confined space.Rage filled, and trampled by life, David Martin drives through a series of phone calls which crush him further into a confined space.

  • Director
    • Daniel Imperiale
  • Writer
    • Jeff Houkal
  • Stars
    • Jeff Houkal
    • Brighid Fleming
    • Wolfgang Bodison
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    46
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daniel Imperiale
    • Writer
      • Jeff Houkal
    • Stars
      • Jeff Houkal
      • Brighid Fleming
      • Wolfgang Bodison
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Jeff Houkal
    Jeff Houkal
    • David
    Brighid Fleming
    Brighid Fleming
    • Chloe
    Wolfgang Bodison
    Wolfgang Bodison
    • Eli
    Laura Coover
    Laura Coover
    • Amy
    Phil Biedron
    Phil Biedron
    • Nick
    Anthony Robles
    • Kyle
    • (as Antonio Robles)
    Natalie J. Davis
    Natalie J. Davis
    • Jackie
    • (as Natalie Davis)
    D. Edward Johnson
    • Dr. Raja
    • (as Dwayne Andrew Edward Johnson)
    Linney Allen
    Linney Allen
    • Mom
    Wes Tate
    Wes Tate
    • Radio DJ
    Daniel Imperiale
    • Todd
    • Director
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    • Writer
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    9cfdmb

    LA gridlock makes any day worse

    It kept me interested from the start. His frustrating interactions via phone while stuck in traffic kept building and his anger became almost palpable. Lots of swearing but his life events and being stuck in gridlock made me overlook the profanity because the emotions were so raw and intense.
    6guestar57-625-401179

    A Car, A Sociopath and a Phone drive onto a highway

    Written & Starring : Jeff Houkal

    Directed by: Daniel Imperiale

    Tricked into watching this sparse,enthralling film.

    This reviewer felt something while watching a man in his car,His non-interaction face to face with daughter and a multitude of voices.

    Those voices on his legally propped dash I-phone,Some were disappointed in him,Some were threatened by him and others just seem to float in his car as noise to set off this frail,vicious time bomb of a man.

    The hospital drama is fascinating to be a gawker at and yet almost like Radio except for how Man In a traffic Jam reacts and then acts.
    9susanaeiou

    Gridlock on an LA freeway

    All the action takes place in the car as the main character communicates with colleagues, friends, exes and family. This intense, tight, fast paced this movie pulls you in and doesn't let you go. Viewed on the recommendation of a friend and was glad I did. Good work.
    8jeffpouarz

    Change your outlook

    I got a kick out of watching the lead interact with people during his daily commute, what a lovable jerk. Then things got real. No spoilers, but this movie will make you examine what is truly important in your life.
    8dmonahan-45194

    Gridlock indeed

    I wanted to hate this foul-mouthed antihero, but as his own choices come back to batter him down I came to pity him and finally to understand him a little. In the end, I was just sad.

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(405 freeway)
    • Production company
      • Violet State Productions
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      • $500,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 19 minutes
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