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The Road

1982Movie1 h 50 minPG

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes75%94%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

The story of three families' search for freedom.

When five Kurdish prisoners are granted one week's home leave, they find to their dismay that they face continued oppression outside of prison from their families, the culture, and the government.

Feels like

  • Turkish Social Drama
  • Political Oppression
  • Kurdish Identity
  • Melancholic & Poignant
  • Human Rights Themes
  • Post-Imprisonment Struggle
  • Slice of Life Drama
  • Bleak & Realistic
  • Family & Society
  • Cultural Commentary

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Yılmaz Güney, Şerif Gören
Written by
Yılmaz Güney
Produced by
Donat Keusch, Edi Hubschmid, K.L. Puldi
Music by
Zülfü Livaneli, Sebastian Argol

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Facts

September 1, 1982 · 1 h 50 min · PG

Released
September 1, 1982
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Turkish
Also spoken
Kurdish
Made in
France, Switzerland, Türkiye
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Born Lucky, Dedication, Cannot Kill Their Loved Ones +9

  • Born Lucky
  • Dedication
  • Cannot Kill Their Loved Ones
  • All for Nothing
  • No Honor Among Thieves
  • Crapsack World
  • Brand X
  • Screams Like a Little Girl
  • Spiteful Spit
  • After the End
  • Incurable Cough of Death
  • Scary Black Man

12 of 114 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Road?"

Questions about The Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Road?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Road worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is The Road okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Road good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Road?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Road in English?

TurkishKurdish

No, it was made in Turkish, with some Kurdish.

What tropes does The Road use?

Born LuckyDedicationCannot Kill Their Loved OnesAll for NothingNo Honor Among ThievesCrapsack WorldBrand XScreams Like a Little GirlSpiteful SpitAfter the EndIncurable Cough of DeathScary Black Manand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 tropes for it, including Born Lucky, Dedication, and Cannot Kill Their Loved Ones.