On the Road
""The best teacher is experience.""
Originally released in 2012. On the Road is a adventure/drama film. directed by Walter Salles. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, and Kristen Stewart
Synopsis
Sal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou. Traveling cross-country, Sal and Dean venture out on a personal quest for freedom from the conformity and conservatism engulfing them in search of the unknown, themselves, and the pursuit of “it” -- the pure essence of experience.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 22, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (881 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.8M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Brazil
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Garrett Hedlund
as Dean Moriarty / Neal Cassady
Sam Riley
as Sal Paradise / Jack Kerouac
Kristen Stewart
as Marylou / LuAnne Henderson
Amy Adams
as Jane / Joan Vollmer
Tom Sturridge
as Carlo Marx / Allen Ginsberg
Kirsten Dunst
as Camille / Carolyn Cassady
Viggo Mortensen
as Old Bull Lee / William S. Burroughs
Danny Morgan
as Ed Dunkle / Al Hinkle
Alice Braga
as Terry / Bea Franco
Elisabeth Moss
as Galatea Dunkel / Helen Hinkle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,784,318
Production Companies
- MK2 Films
- Film4 Productions
- France 2 Cinéma
- VideoFilmes
- American Zoetrope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Road about?
Sal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou. Traveling cros...
Who directed On the Road?
On the Road was directed by Walter Salles.
How long is On the Road?
On the Road has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was On the Road released?
On the Road was released on May 22, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Road?
The main cast of On the Road includes Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams, Tom Sturridge.
Is On the Road worth watching?
On the Road has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 881 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.