The Road (2009)

In a moment, the world changed forever.

The Road (2009) poster

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there.

Director: John Hillcoat
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Cinematography: Javier Aguirresarobe
Editing: Jon Gregory
Production: Dimension Films, 2929 Productions, Nick Wechsler Productions, Chockstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $32M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: en

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Post-Apocalyptic World and Survival, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Desert Island and Survival Stories

Keywords

based on novel or book, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, paternity, abandoned house, end of the world, survival, on the road, duringcreditsstinger, starvation, bomb shelter, father son relationship, cannibalism, intense, melodramatic

Trailer

The Road Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Road about?
A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer south, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there.
Who directed The Road?
The Road was directed by John Hillcoat.
Who stars in The Road?
The Road stars Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Charlize Theron, Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce, Molly Parker.
How long is The Road?
The Road has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is The Road?
The Road is a Adventure, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Road?
The Road had a budget of $32M.
How much did The Road gross?
The Road grossed $28M worldwide.
Where was The Road produced?
The Road was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Road?
The themes of The Road include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Post-Apocalyptic World and Survival, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Desert Island and Survival Stories.