The Open Road
“They've got a long way to go.”
2009•PG-13•1h 30m•5.2•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
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.
Director
Michael Meredith
Writer
Michael Meredith
Languages
English
Cast
Justin Timberlake
Carlton Garrett
Jeff Bridges
Kyle
Kate Mara
Lucy
Harry Dean Stanton
Amon
Mary Steenburgen
Katherine
Bret Saberhagen
Himself
Allen Overton Battle III
Peabody Desk Clerk
James Harlon Palmer
Memphis Ticket Taker
Ted Danson
Coach
Wayne Douglas Morgan
Organizer
Clay Chamberlin
Impatient Fan
Yohance Myles
Convention Assistant
Lawrence Turner
Store Clerk (Kentucky)
Donna DuPlantier
Flight Attendant
Yvonne Landry
Waitress (Memphis Airport)
Production
Producer
Jordan Foley
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