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On the Road

2012·Movie
2h 22min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

"The best teacher is experience."

Sal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou. Traveling cross-country, Sal and Dean venture out on a personal quest for freedom from the conformity and conservatism engulfing them in search of the unknown, themselves, and the pursuit of “it” -- the pure essence of experience.
Beat GenerationRoad TripLiterary AdaptationComing-of-AgeJazz AgeAmerican CultureFriendshipFreedom

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream On the Road legally?

On the Road is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On the Road worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On the Road rated?

RSexual contentDrug useStrong language

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

How long is On the Road?

2 h 22 min

On the Road runs 2 h 22 min.

Is On the Road based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on On the Road?

Critics51
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 51 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see On the Road much the same way.

Was On the Road a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 35% of its budget.

What language is On the Road in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Brazil, France, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch On the Road?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On the Road in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does On the Road use?

Early-Installment WeirdnessSpicy LatinaRunning GagRoad Trip PlotAll Girls Want Bad BoysBasement DwellerRoman à ClefFormer Teen RebelCatchphrase"The Reason You Suck" SpeechHouse HusbandPerpetual Povertyand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for On the Road, including Early-Installment Weirdness, Spicy Latina, Running Gag.