The Open Road Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 26, 2009

The Open Road

Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2009 Limited

Director: Michael Meredith

Starring: Justin Timberlake • Jeff Bridges • Kate Mara • Harry Dean Stanton • Lyle Lovett

PG-13 Comedy N/A

3.67 / 5.0

68% WILL SEE 32% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In this heartwarming comedy, minor leaguer Carlton Garrett (Justin Timberlake) takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett (Jeff Bridges) when Carlton’s mother (Mary Steenburgen) becomes sick. Knowing his charming yet painfully immature dad’s likelihood to disappoint, Carlton enlists his on-again-off-again girlfriend Lucy (Kate Mara) for emotional support. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics, including missed flights, car trouble and bathroom brawls. Years of miscommunication, frustration and comically awkward attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched trio make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in The Open Road – Cast List

Justin Timberlake
The Social Network, In Time
Jeff Bridges
TRON: Ares, Tron: Legacy
Kate Mara
The Dutchman, The Astronaut
H
Harry Dean Stanton
Rango, Anger Management
L
Lyle Lovett
Angels Sing, A Prairie Home Companion
M
Mary Steenburgen
Last Vegas, A Dog’s Perfect Christmas

Who is making The Open Road – Crew List

Director: Michael Meredith
Screenwriter: Michael Meredith
Producer: Michael Meredith

Studios: Anchor Bay Films
Production Company: Odd Lot Entertainment

Production – What we know about the The Open Road

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2009

Completed

Changed The Open Road movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Open Road Trailers and Clips

The Open Road

Theatrical Trailer

The Open Road Release Date: When was the film released?

The Open Road was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 28 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 14 theaters. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including The Final Destination, Halloween II and We Live in Public. As a limited release, The Open Road was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.