The Open Road

The Open Road

5.2IMDb Score
Released:2009-02-07
Duration:90 min
Director:Michael Meredith
Actors:Justin Timberlake, Jeff Bridges, Kate Mara, Harry Dean Stanton, Mary Steenburgen
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Overview:

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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