The Roads Not Taken fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and profoundly sad
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind, family, and everyday modern life
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and score
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Roads Not Taken is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and profoundly sad
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving and profoundly sad. Much of it is about family.
The mind, family, and everyday modern life
Its world is built around the mind, family, and everyday modern life. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and score
Look and sound: the cinematography and score stand out.
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You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, 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.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States.
1 h 25 min
The Roads Not Taken runs 1 h 25 min.
Yes. Critics average 43 and audiences 37 out of 100, so both groups see The Roads Not Taken much the same way.
It was made in English. Produced in Sweden, United Kingdom.
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