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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

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Plot – What's the story about?

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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.
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Who stars in The Open Road – Cast List

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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.

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