

Freeway
- Comedy
- Crime
- Thriller
- Drama
Following the arrest of her mother, Ramona, young Vanessa Lutz decides to go in search of her estranged grandmother. On the way, she is given a ride by school counselor Bob Wolverton. During the journey, Lutz begins to realize that Bob is the notorious I-5 Killer and manages to escape by shooting him several times. Wounded but still very much alive, Bob pursues Lutz across the state in this modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.
Freeway is a 1996 crime thriller that reimagines Little Red Riding Hood as a dark, modern tale. After escaping a serial killer on a California highway, a resourceful teenager must evade her pursuer across the state. The film blends comedy, crime, and drama into a wickedly unconventional survival story.
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Kiefer SutherlandBob Wolverton
Reese WitherspoonVanessa Lutz
Wolfgang BodisonDetective Breer
Dan HedayaDetective Wallace
Amanda PlummerRamona Lutz
Brooke ShieldsMrs. Wolverton
Michael T. WeissLarry
Bokeem WoodbineChopper
Guillermo DíazFlacco
Brittany MurphyRhonda
Alanna UbachMesquita
Susan BarnesMrs. Cullins
Conchata FerrellMrs. Sheets
Tara SubkoffSharon
Julie AraskogProsecutor

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Freeway — frequently asked
When was Freeway released?
Freeway was released on August 23, 1996.
What is Freeway about?
A teenage girl named Vanessa Lutz discovers that her ride from a school counselor is actually the I-5 Killer. After shooting and escaping him, she must evade his pursuit across California in this dark, modern twist on Little Red Riding Hood.
Where can I watch Freeway?
As a 1996 theatrical release, Freeway is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers; availability varies by region and may change over time.
What genres is Freeway?
Freeway is a blend of comedy, crime, thriller, and drama that subverts traditional storytelling with dark humor and tension.


















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