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Revolutionary Road

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
211K
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POPULARITY
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
This is the first theatrical trailer for Revolutionary Road, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
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  • Drama
  • Romance
A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children.A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children.A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
211K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,422
222
  • Director
    • Sam Mendes
  • Writers
    • Justin Haythe(screenplay)
    • Richard Yates(novel)
  • Stars
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Kate Winslet
    • Christopher Fitzgerald
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Mendes
  • Writers
    • Justin Haythe(screenplay)
    • Richard Yates(novel)
  • Stars
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Kate Winslet
    • Christopher Fitzgerald
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 552User reviews
    • 201Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 20 wins & 73 nominations total

    Videos8

    Revolutionary Road: Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:13
    Revolutionary Road: Trailer #1
    A Guide to the Films of Sam Mendes
    Clip 1:59
    A Guide to the Films of Sam Mendes
    Revolutionary Road: "This Is How I Felt Back Then" Clip
    Clip 1:20
    Revolutionary Road: "This Is How I Felt Back Then" Clip
    Revolutionary Road: "Let's Go to Paris" Clip
    Clip 1:38
    Revolutionary Road: "Let's Go to Paris" Clip
    Revolutionary Road: "I Want to Feel Things" Clip
    Clip 0:38
    Revolutionary Road: "I Want to Feel Things" Clip
    Revolutionary Road: "It's Just an Option" Clip
    Clip 1:25
    Revolutionary Road: "It's Just an Option" Clip
    Revolutionary Road: "How About Shutting Up" Clip
    Clip 0:54
    Revolutionary Road: "How About Shutting Up" Clip
    Revolutionary Road: "Cheers" Clip
    Clip 1:05
    Revolutionary Road: "Cheers" Clip

    Photos183

    Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Kathryn Hahn and David Harbour in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Leonardo DiCaprio in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Kathryn Hahn and David Harbour in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes in Revolutionary Road (2008)
    Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008)

    Top cast

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    Leonardo DiCaprio
    Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Frank Wheeler
    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
    • April Wheeler
    Christopher Fitzgerald
    Christopher Fitzgerald
    • Party Guest
    Jonathan Roumie
    Jonathan Roumie
    • Party Guest
    Neal Bledsoe
    Neal Bledsoe
    • Party Guest
    Marin Ireland
    Marin Ireland
    • Party Guest
    Samantha Soule
    Samantha Soule
    • Party Guest
    Heidi Armbruster
    Heidi Armbruster
    • Party Guest
    Sam Rosen
    • Party Guest
    Maria Rusolo
    Maria Rusolo
    • Party Dancer
    Gena Oppenheim
    Gena Oppenheim
    • Party Dancer
    Kathryn Dunn
    • Party Dancer
    Joe Komara
    Joe Komara
    • Party Dancer
    • (as Joe Kamara)
    Allison Twyford
    • Party Dancer
    David Harbour
    David Harbour
    • Shep Campbell
    John Ottavino
    • Other Actor in the Play
    Adam Mucci
    Adam Mucci
    • Other Actor in the Play
    Jo Twiss
    • Other Actor in the Play
    • Director
      • Sam Mendes
    • Writers
      • Justin Haythe(screenplay)
      • Richard Yates(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      While directing the love scene between Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, director Sam Mendes, Winslet's then-husband, opted to watch the monitor from another room. Mendes admitted that directing his own wife in a sex scene was awkward, but added that directing sex scenes are always awkward. Winslet found this very uncomfortable. "Leo's my best friend, Sam's my husband, this is a bit weird!" However, DiCaprio found it very easy, as "we've done this a thousand times before", while filming Titanic (1997).
    • Goofs
      When April shows Paris on the globe, the borders of the European countries are current. Most notably, the reunified Germany is visible, with the borders it did not have until 1990.
    • Quotes

      April Wheeler: So now I'm crazy because I don't love you, right? Is that the point?

      Frank Wheeler: No! Wrong! You're not crazy, and you do love me. That's the point, April.

      April Wheeler: But I don't. I hate you. You were just some boy who made me laugh at a party once, and now I loathe the sight of you. In fact, if you come any closer, if you touch me or anything, I think I'll scream.

      Frank Wheeler: Oh, come on, stop this April.

      [He touches her for an instant and she screams at the top of her lungs before walking away. He chases after her]

      Frank Wheeler: Fuck you, April! Fuck you and all your hateful, goddamn...

      [He breaks a chair against a wall]

      April Wheeler: What are you going to do now? Are you going to hit me? To show me how much you love me?

      Frank Wheeler: Don't worry, I can't be bothered! You're not worth the trouble it would take to hit you! You're not worth the powder it would take to blow you up. You are an empty, empty, hollow shell of a woman. I mean, what the hell are you doing in my house if you hate me so much? Why the hell are you married to me? What the hell are you doing carrying my child? I mean, why didn't you just get rid of it when you had the chance? Because listen to me, listen to me, I got news for you - I wish to God that you had!

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits, there are six for songs where no individual is mentioned, just the group name. Of the six, five read "Performed by," followed by the name of the group. One, "Performed The King Cole Trio." incorrectly omits the adverb "by." It should be "Performed BY [my emphasis] The King Cole Trio."
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      The Gypsy
      Written by Billy Reid

      Performed by The Ink Spots

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews552

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The American dream is actually a nightmare.
    A young couple living in 1950's suburbia think they are different from all the other families living the American Dream. Although, they soon find out that not every dream comes true and they fall exactly into the situations they didn't want to be in. Their marriage is falling apart, they have trouble raising their children and they want out of this lifestyle.

    Sam Mendes is a filmmaker who knows exactly what he wants, which is why he would want to work on this film. Revolutionary Road is probably his least interesting film, story wise. After-all, it's just about two people who try to cope with their lives. There is no motivational plot to it, but the thing about this film is that it doesn't need one. We are getting a glimpse into the lives of two people who had big dreams and realized that they had to sacrifice them in order to live their lives. It's sad, but it also rings true.

    The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, as the married couple who constantly fight. Everyone called this film the "What If Jack and Rose Ended Up Together" movie. Yet it is so much more than that. They give powerful performances, which unfortunately were overlooked during the Oscar season. Another Titanic star, Kathy Bates, gives her support to the couple as the real estate agent who thinks the world of them. She has a son, who is mentally unstable and asks to bring him over for dinner one night. Michael Shannon plays the son and he steals both scenes he is in. For a guy who is deemed insane, he is the only one who speaks the truth.

    I watched this flick because so many people told me how depressing it was. While it was depressing I didn't find it to be that bad. The most depressing aspect of the film is how relatable it is to real life. This story happens everywhere and that is the sad part.

    The cinematography is great, the 1950's feel was spot on and really gave the film more of a cinematic sense of wonder to it. Roger Deakins seems to know exactly what is needed for every film he takes on. The look and feel of the film here is so simple, yet so beautiful at the same time.

    Finally, I can see why people may not like this film. It's definitely an acquired taste. I was not in love with it by any means and for those involved it's not their best work. Instead it's a film to enjoy once. I wouldn't bother watching it again because the pace is long and I feel that I won't be as engaged a second time.

    On a final note, why do guys from the 1950's only last about 15 seconds?
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    • Matt_Layden
    • May 2, 2010

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Khát Vọng Tình Yêu
    • Filming locations
      • Darien, Connecticut, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • BBC Films
      • Evamere Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,911,480
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $189,911
      • Dec 28, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $75,981,180
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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