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On the Road

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
42K
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On the Road (2012)
On the RoadYoung writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.
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Young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each ... Read allYoung writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.Young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
42K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Walter Salles
  • Writers
    • Jack Kerouac(based on the novel by)
    • Jose Rivera(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sam Riley
    • Garrett Hedlund
    • Kristen Stewart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Walter Salles
  • Writers
    • Jack Kerouac(based on the novel by)
    • Jose Rivera(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Sam Riley
    • Garrett Hedlund
    • Kristen Stewart
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 156User reviews
    • 247Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:26
    Theatrical Version
    Teaser
    Trailer 1:19
    Teaser

    Photos239

    Danny Morgan in On the Road (2012)
    Garrett Hedlund in On the Road (2012)
    Sam Riley in On the Road (2012)
    Amy Adams in On the Road (2012)
    Sam Riley in On the Road (2012)
    Amy Adams in On the Road (2012)
    Garrett Hedlund in On the Road (2012)
    Danny Morgan in On the Road (2012)
    Sam Riley and Garrett Hedlund in On the Road (2012)
    Garrett Hedlund in On the Road (2012)
    Alice Braga in On the Road (2012)
    Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund in On the Road (2012)

    Top cast

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    Sam Riley
    Sam Riley
    • Sal Paradiseas Sal Paradise…
    Garrett Hedlund
    Garrett Hedlund
    • Dean Moriartyas Dean Moriarty…
    Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart
    • Marylouas Marylou…
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Janeas Jane…
    Tom Sturridge
    Tom Sturridge
    • Carlo Marxas Carlo Marx…
    Alice Braga
    Alice Braga
    • Terryas Terry…
    Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss
    • Galatea Dunkelas Galatea Dunkel…
    Danny Morgan
    Danny Morgan
    • Ed Dunkleas Ed Dunkle…
    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Camilleas Camille…
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Old Bull Leeas Old Bull Lee…
    Ximena Adriana
    • Oaxacan Girlas Oaxacan Girl
    Sarah Allen
    Sarah Allen
    • Vickias Vicki
    Clara Altimas
    Clara Altimas
    • Newlywed Womanas Newlywed Woman
    Leif Anderson
    Leif Anderson
    • Chevy Owneras Chevy Owner
    Ricardo Andres
    • Terry's Fatheras Terry's Father
    Dan Beirne
    Dan Beirne
    • Newlywed Manas Newlywed Man
    Ayana O'Shun
    Ayana O'Shun
    • Walter's Wifeas Walter's Wife
    • (as Tetchena Bellange)
    Glen Bowser
    • Denver Policeas Denver Police
    • Director
      • Walter Salles
    • Writers
      • Jack Kerouac(based on the novel by)
      • Jose Rivera(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Shaken by the death of his father and discouraged by his stalled career, writer Sal Paradise goes on a road trip hoping for inspiration. While traveling, he is befriended by charismatic and fearless Dean Moriarty and Moriarty's free-spirited and seductive young wife, Marylou. Traveling across the American southwest together, they strive to break from conformity and and search the unknown, and their decisions change the very course of their lives. —anonymous
    • pregnancy
    • listening to sex
    • bisexual
    • road movie
    • infidelity
    • 281 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The best teacher is experience.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sexual content, drug use and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There have been many previous attempts to get the film made since the 1950s. Author Jack Kerouac sought to have himself play Sal Paradise opposite Marlon Brando as Dean Moriarty. In 1990, Francis Ford Coppola was set to direct with Ethan Hawke as Sal, Winona Ryder as Marylou and Brad Pitt as Dean. Later, Joel Schumacher was attached to direct with Billy Crudup as Sal and Colin Farrell as Dean. Gus Van Sant was later involved as a potential director.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scenes, Sal Paradise hitches a ride on the old farm truck. The large, round hay and straw bales in the background weren't available until 1972, when Vermeer built and sold the model 605 baler. Even then, the bales were much smaller and looser until the late '70s or early '80s on United States farms.
    • Quotes

      Sal Paradise: The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars.

    • Alternate versions
      The film was re-edited for North American release following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and its French theatrical release because, according to director Walter Salles, that version was "rushed". The new cut is thirteen minutes shorter but contains more scenes and Salles says he has no preference between the two.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2012 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      That's It
      Composed and produced by Gustavo Santaolalla

    User reviews156

    Review
    Top review
    Painfully boring
    I give this film 3 out of 10 stars because I was extremely bored with the subject matter of the film. It felt like it would never ever end. It was a constant cacophony of meaningless conversations. I could not connect to any of the characters. The protagonist played by Riley was likable enough, but the whole ensemble felt like they lacked depth. Having never fully read the novel because I felt the same painful boredom from it, I'm not really sure if the characters are meant to have any depth or if they represent any particular archetypes. I can say I felt absolute nothing during my viewing of this film and it is a shame. I am a fan of Hedlund.
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    • brunettewarrior
    • Jan 16, 2015

    FAQ2

    • When Sal, Dean, Carlo and the girl were having a party at about the 20-minute mark, Dean was breaking up inhalers to soak the wicks in liquid for them to drink to take as drugs. What was the drug in the wicks? Benzedrine?
    • Is this the first film adaptation of 'On the Road'?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 23, 2012 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Mexico
      • Canada
      • Argentina
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • En el camino
    • Filming locations
      • Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • MK2 Productions
      • American Zoetrope
      • Jerry Leider Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $744,296
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $39,550
      • Dec 23, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,617,377
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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