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On the Road

(2012)

Rated R for strong sexual content, drug use and language.

R In Theaters 12/21/2012 , 124min.
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Plot & Details

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Walter Salles and based on the iconic novel by Jack Kerouac, 'On the Road' the timeless story of Sal Paradise (Sam Riley), a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund), a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou (Kristen Stewart). 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. Seeking uncharted terrain and the last American frontier, the duo encounter an eclectic mix of men and women -- Bull (Viggo Mortensen), Camille (Kirsten Dunst), Carlo (Tom Sturridge), Jane (Amy Adams), Terry (Alice Braga), Galatea (Elisabeth Moss) -- each impacting their journey indelibly.
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Run Time: 124min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 12/21/2012
  • Status: In Theaters
  • Distributor(s): IFC Films, Sundance Selects
  • Director(s): Walter Salles, Jr.
  • Starring: Garrett Hedlund , Sam Riley , Kristen Stewart , Kirsten Dunst , Elisabeth Moss
  • Themes: Fathers and Sons,Bohemian Life,Love Triangles,Wanderlust,Writer's Life
  • Tone: Atmospheric,Matter-of-Fact,Talky
  • Keywords: on-the-road
  • Country of Origin: USA (12-21-2012),USA - Expanding (03-22-2013)
  • Language: English

Awards

Toronto International Film Festival

Year Award CategoryCast & Crew Result
2012 Toronto International Film Festival Film Presented Nominated
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