The Open Road
They've got a long way to go.
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2/7/2009Runtime
90 minsOverview
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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A bittersweet road trip where a son seeks out his absent father and discovers that reconnection is messier and more human than expected. It's a modest, character-driven comedy about learning to forgive and accept people as they actually are.
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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
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