Highway
"It started as a desperate escape and became the wildest ride of their lives"
Originally released in 2002. Highway is a action/adventure film. directed by James Cox.
Starring Jared Leto, Selma Blair, and Jake Gyllenhaal
Synopsis
Jack is caught with the wife of his employer, a Vegas thug. The thug sends goons after Jack, who convinces his best friend, Pilot, to flee with him. Pilot insists that they head for Seattle, but doesn't tell Jack why. The goons learn from Pilot's drug source where the youths are headed, and they follow, hell bent on breaking Jack's feet. On the road, Jack and Pilot give a ride to Cassie, a distressed young woman. She and Jack hit it off. They pick up an aging stoner headed to Seattle for Kurt Cobain's memorial, and they help a circus sideshow family. Why is Pilot so set on Seattle, will the goons catch Jack, and is there any way the friends' competing needs can be resolved?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (137 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
Production Companies
- Alex Entertainment Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highway about?
Jack is caught with the wife of his employer, a Vegas thug. The thug sends goons after Jack, who convinces his best friend, Pilot, to flee with him. Pilot insists that they head for Seattle, but do...
Who directed Highway?
Highway was directed by James Cox.
How long is Highway?
Highway has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Highway released?
Highway was released on March 26, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Highway?
The main cast of Highway includes Jared Leto, Selma Blair, Jake Gyllenhaal, John C. McGinley, Jeremy Piven.
Is Highway worth watching?
Highway has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 137 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.