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Roads

2019·Movie
1h 39min
68
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A young man from the Congo in search of his brother attempts to cross Europe's borders. In Morocco, he teams up with a sharp-witted British runaway who pinched his stepfather's recreational vehicle in order to escape from a family holiday. On their journey, the disparate duo have to make decisions that will also influence the lives of others.
European Road TripRefugee CrisisComing-of-Age JourneyCross-Cultural FriendshipSocially ConsciousCharacter-Driven DramaPolitical ThemesContemporary IssuesMelancholy Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Roads legally?

Roads is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Roads worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Roads rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Roads?

1 h 39 min

Roads runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Roads?

Critics67
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Roads much the same way.

What language is Roads in?

EnglishGermanLingalaFrenchSpanishArabic

It was made in English, with some German, Lingala, French, Spanish, Arabic. Produced in France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Roads?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Roads in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.