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Route 66

1960·Show
116Episodes in4Seasons·TV-Y7
IMDb7.7
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Route 66 fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

The adventures of two young drifters across America

After discovering that his late father has gone through most of the family fortune, Tod Stiles hits the title trans-America highway in his Corvette in search of adventure with friend Buz Murdock, a survivor of New York's mean streets. The two work odd jobs as they meet and interact with colorful characters and find themselves plunged into one situation after another, some of them romantic, some of them very dangerous. Later, Linc Case, a Vietnam war hero trying to find himself, takes over as Tod's travel companion.
Beat Generation Road TripExistential Drifter DramaIconic Jazz SoundtrackMid-Century AmericanaMelancholic FreedomCharacter-Driven MysteryPhilosophical DialogueNostalgic AtmosphereSlow-Paced NarrativeCult Classic Status

Crew

Directed by:
David Lowell Rich, Arthur Hiller, Philip Leacock
Written by:
Stirling Silliphant, Howard Rodman, Leonard Freeman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Route 66

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Where can I stream Route 66 legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaShout! Factory TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeShout! Factory

Route 66 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Route 66 worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Route 66 rated?

TV-Y7ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-Y7 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Route 66 have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 116 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Route 66 air?

It ran from 1960 to 1964 and has ended.

What language is Route 66 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Route 66?

10AUBZCACMGYISMWNZPGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Route 66 in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Route 66 use?

What Beautiful Eyes!BifauxnenHeterosexual Life-PartnersPutting on the ReichBack-to-Back BadassesMay–December RomanceGrand FinaleNon-Idle RichRed String of FateSliding Scale of Silliness vs. SeriousnessCharacter FilibusterOdd Coupleand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Route 66, including What Beautiful Eyes!, Bifauxnen, Heterosexual Life-Partners.