On the Road Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 27, 2013

On the Road

Release Date: Friday, December 21, 2012 Limited Friday, March 22, 2013 Expansion

Director: Walter Salles

Starring: Garrett Hedlund • Kristen Stewart • Sam Riley • Kirsten Dunst • Amy Adams

R Drama N/A

2.55 / 5.0

52% WILL SEE 48% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story of Sal Paradise, an aspiring New York writer, and Dean Moriarty, a devastatingly charming ex-con, married to the very liberated and seductive Marylou. Sal and Dean bond instantly instantly upon meeting. Determined not to get locked in to a constricted life, the two friends cut their ties and take to the road with Marylou. Thirsting for freedom, the three young people head off in search of the world, of other encounters, and of themselves.

Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in On the Road – Cast List

Garrett Hedlund
... Dean Moriarty

Tron: Legacy, Barron’s Cove
Kristen Stewart
... Marylou

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, Sacramento
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Sam Riley
... Sal Paradise

Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Kirsten Dunst
... Camille

Roofman, Hidden Figures
Amy Adams
... Jane

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel
Viggo Mortensen
... Old Bull Lee

The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Who is making On the Road – Crew List

A look at On the Road behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Walter Salles last helmed I'm Still Here and Dark Water. The film's writer Jose Rivera last penned The 33 and Trade.

Director: Walter Salles
Screenwriter: Jose Rivera
Producers: Francis Ford Coppola
Charles Gillibert
Nathanaël Karmitz
John H. Williams
Rebecca Yeldham

Studios: Sundance Selects; IFC Films
Production Company: American Zoetrope
Film4
MK2
Videofilmes

Production – What we know about the On the Road

Key Facts

Based on Jack Kerouac's Beat classic novel.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2012

Completed

Changed On the Road movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Shooting in Montreal as of August 2, 2010

May 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to shoot in August 2010

Dec 2004

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong sexual content, drug use and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

On the Road Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Video Clip #1

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Video Clip #2

On the Road Release Date: When was the film released?

On the Road was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 21 , 2012. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Jack Reacher, THIS IS 40 and The Impossible. As a limited release, On the Road was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.