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The Open Road
The Open Road

The Open Road

They've got a long way to go.

Genres

ComedyDramaRomance

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

5.235/10

Release Date

07 February 2009

Country

United States of America

Cast

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Carlton Garrett

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Kyle

Kate Mara

Kate Mara

Lucy

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Amon

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Katherine

Bret Saberhagen

Bret Saberhagen

Himself

Allen Overton Battle III

Allen Overton Battle III

Peabody Desk Clerk

James Harlon Palmer

James Harlon Palmer

Memphis Ticket Taker

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Coach

Wayne Douglas Morgan

Wayne Douglas Morgan

Organizer

Clay Chamberlin

Clay Chamberlin

Impatient Fan

Yohance Myles

Yohance Myles

Convention Assistant

Lawrence Turner

Lawrence Turner

Store Clerk (Kentucky)

Donna DuPlantier

Donna DuPlantier

Flight Attendant

Yvonne Landry

Yvonne Landry

Waitress (Memphis Airport)

Karson Kendall

Karson Kendall

Airline Employee

Billy Slaughter

Billy Slaughter

Rental Car Employee

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett

Peabody Bartender

Laurie Foxx

Laurie Foxx

Louisiana Waitress

Louis Herthum

Louis Herthum

Surgeon

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