The Open Road
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Minor leaguer Carlton Garret takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret when Carlton’s mother becomes sick. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics. Attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched duo make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.
The Open Road is a 2009 comedy-drama about a minor league baseball player who embarks on a cross-country journey to find his estranged father when his mother falls ill. Starring Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake, the film explores family reconciliation through roadside mishaps and unexpected bonding moments as father and son travel from Ohio to Houston.
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Justin TimberlakeCarlton Garrett
Jeff BridgesKyle
Kate MaraLucy
Harry Dean StantonAmon
Mary SteenburgenKatherine- Bret SaberhagenHimself
Allen Overton Battle IIIPeabody Desk Clerk
James Harlon PalmerMemphis Ticket Taker
Ted DansonCoach
Wayne Douglas MorganOrganizer
Clay ChamberlinImpatient Fan
Yohance MylesConvention Assistant
Lawrence TurnerStore Clerk (Kentucky)
Donna DuPlantierFlight Attendant
Yvonne LandryWaitress (Memphis Airport)
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When was The Open Road released?
The Open Road was released on February 7, 2009.
What is The Open Road about?
The film follows Carlton Garret, a minor league baseball player, as he tracks down his estranged father Kyle Garret, a legendary player, to help care for their sick mother. The mismatched pair embarks on a road trip from Ohio to Houston filled with comedic misadventures and attempts at reconnection.
What genres does The Open Road fall into?
The Open Road is a comedy-drama with romantic elements, blending humor with heartfelt family themes.
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