The Open Road is a 2009 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Michael Meredith. The film stars Justin Timberlake as Carlton Garrett, a struggling minor league baseball player who sets out on an unexpected road trip with his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett, played by Jeff Bridges. When Carlton’s mother becomes seriously ill, he is forced to reconnect with the father he has barely spoken to in years, leading to a journey that challenges their strained relationship. Kate Mara, Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton, and Lyle Lovett also star.
SYNOPSIS
Carlton Garrett is a struggling minor league baseball player whose mother, Katherine, becomes seriously ill and refuses to undergo surgery until his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett, comes to visit her. Carlton travels to Ohio with his former girlfriend Lucy to find Kyle and bring him home, but Kyle’s reluctance to return leads the three of them to take a road trip back to Texas. As they travel, Carlton and Kyle attempt to repair their strained relationship while confronting years of resentment, disappointment, and unresolved feelings. Meanwhile, Carlton and Lucy are forced to reconsider their own relationship as the journey brings them closer together.
DIRECTOR: Michael Meredith
PRODUCERS: Jordan Foley, Laurie Foxx, Charlie Mason, Michael Meredith, Justin Moore-Lewy, David Schiff
WRITER: Michael Meredith
ROLE: Justin Timberlake as Carlton Garrett
STARS: Jeff Bridges, Kate Mara, Harry Dean Stanton, Lyle Lovett, Mary Steenburgen
GENRES: Comedy, Drama
RELEASED: August 28, 2009 (Theaters)
RUNTIME: 1 hour 30 minutes
LINKS: IMDb | Wikipedia