Revolutionary Road (2008)
How do you break free without breaking apart?
A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.
Director: Sam Mendes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: December 19, 2008
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio - Frank Wheeler
- Kate Winslet - April Wheeler
- Kathy Bates - Mrs. Helen Givings
- Michael Shannon - John Givings
- Kathryn Hahn - Milly Campbell
- David Harbour - Shep Campbell
- Dylan Baker - Jack Ordway
- Richard Easton - Mr. Givings
- Zoe Kazan - Maureen Grube
- Jay O. Sanders - Bart Pollock
Screenplay
- Richard Yates (Novel)
- Justin Haythe (Screenplay)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Roger Deakins
Editing: Tariq Anwar
Production: DreamWorks Pictures, BBC Film, Evamere Entertainment, Neal Street Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $76M
Original Language: en
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, career, jealousy, husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, marriage crisis, american dream, housewife, connecticut, suburbia, free spirit, unhappiness, getaway, aspiring actor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Revolutionary Road about?
- A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.
- Who directed Revolutionary Road?
- Revolutionary Road was directed by Sam Mendes.
- Who stars in Revolutionary Road?
- Revolutionary Road stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour.
- How long is Revolutionary Road?
- Revolutionary Road has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Revolutionary Road?
- Revolutionary Road is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Revolutionary Road?
- Revolutionary Road had a budget of $35M.
- How much did Revolutionary Road gross?
- Revolutionary Road grossed $76M worldwide.
- Where was Revolutionary Road produced?
- Revolutionary Road was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Revolutionary Road?
- The themes of Revolutionary Road include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs.