The Open Road (2009)

PG-13
90 min
Comedy
February 7, 2009

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Critics Score

29%

Release Date

February 7, 2009

Director

Michael Meredith

Writer

Michael Meredith

Cast

Justin Timberlake
Allen O. Battle III
Tamera Bennett
Jeff Bridges
LaVita Brooks
Paxton Brown

Official Website

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The Open Road Synopsis

In this heartwarming comedy, minor leaguer Carlton Garrett (Justin Timberlake) takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett (Jeff Bridges) when Carlton’s mother (Mary Steenburgen) becomes sick. Knowing his charming yet painfully immature dad’s likelihood to disappoint, Carlton enlists his on-again-off-again girlfriend Lucy (Kate Mara) for emotional support. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics, including missed flights, car trouble and bathroom brawls. Years of miscommunication, frustration and comically awkward attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched trio make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.