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The Royal Road

2015·Movie
1h 5min
IMDb6.7Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes82%100%

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About

A cinematic essay in defense of remembering.

A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jenni Olson
Written by:
Jenni Olson
Produced by:
Paul Marcarelli, Jenni Olson, Marc Henrich
Composed by:
Lora Hirschberg

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Royal Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Royal Road legally?

The RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeFawesomeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Royal Road worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Royal Road?

1 h 5 min

The Royal Road runs 1 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Royal Road?

Critics74
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate The Royal Road higher (84) than critics (74). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Royal Road in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Royal Road?

4AUCAMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Royal Road in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.