Summary
The story revolves around three soldiers - Colee, T.K. and Cheaver - who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has moved on without them. They end up on an unexpected road trip across the U.S.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+18)
Critics 46Audiences 64GoodWatch 54
Metascore53
Tomatometer38%
IMDb6.8
User score6.8
Letterboxd · 2 K ratings3.2/5
Audience score54%
Running time
1 h 53 min
Longer than most comedies, +13 min on the typical 100
typical 100113Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 4 countries, rent or buy in 18 more
Released
2008
September 26, 2008
18 years ago
Genres
ComedyDramaHistoryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 16 more20 people
- Rachel McAdamsColee Dunn
- Tim RobbinsFred Cheaver
- Michael PeñaT.K. Poole
- Molly HaganPat Cheaver
- Mark L. YoungScott Cheaver
- Arden MyrinBarbara Tilson
- Coburn GossPeter Tilson
- John HeardBob
Jennifer Joan TaylorBob's Wife
Annie CorleyJeanie Klinger
John DiehlTom Klinger
Spencer GarrettPastor Nolan
Katherine LaNasaJanet
Kirk B.R. WollerArmy Psychologist
Kerry BishéCollege Girl
Howard PlattStan Tilson
Sarah SteeleGirl with Jacket
Susan YeagleyKendra
Emily SwallowBrandi- VBVis BrownRental Car Agent
Directing · 2
- Neil Burger Director, Screenplay, Producer
- Michelle Gonsiorek Second Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Dirk Wittenborn Screenplay, Co-Producer
Production · 6
- Paul Hanson Executive Producer
- Brian Koppelman Producer
- David Levien Producer
- Rick Schwartz Producer
- Tricia Wood Casting
- Deborah Aquila Casting, Co-Producer
Camera · 1
- Declan Quinn Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Naomi Geraghty Editor
Sound · 1
- Rolfe Kent Original Music Composer
Art · 3
- Leslie A. Pope Production Design
- Jan Roelfs Production Design
- Tanja Deshida Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Jenny Gering Costume Design
Other crew · 5
- Steve M. Davison Stunt Coordinator
- Sandra Lee Gimpel Stunts
- Carrick O'Quinn Stunt Driver
- Nicholas Dashnaw Stunts
- Alicia Skirball Stunts
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