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Revolutionary Road

2008·Movie
1h 59min·R
70
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

How do you break free without breaking apart?

A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.
Suburban DramaMarriage ConflictExistential Crisis1950s AmericaPsychological TensionCharacter-DrivenMelancholic RealismCritique of ConformityEmotional Intensity

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Revolutionary Road legally?

Revolutionary Road is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Revolutionary Road worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Revolutionary Road rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Revolutionary Road?

1 h 59 min

Revolutionary Road runs 1 h 59 min.

Is Revolutionary Road based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Revolutionary Road?

Critics68
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Revolutionary Road much the same way.

Was Revolutionary Road a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$76 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $76 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Revolutionary Road in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Revolutionary Road?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Revolutionary Road in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Revolutionary Road use?

Heroic BSoDSpringtime for HitlerControl FreakMasochism TangoHiding Behind ReligionI Love You Because I Can't Control YouBabies Make Everything BetterHeel RealizationMilking the Giant CowIronic NameActor AllusionStepford Suburbiaand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Revolutionary Road, including Heroic BSoD, Springtime for Hitler, Control Freak.