The Road Within (2014)
Tourette's-afflicted man journeys with mom's ashes; perfect for fans of heartfelt road trips and unique coming-of-age stories.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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The Road Within(2014)
Overview
After losing his mother, a young man living with Tourette’s sets out on a road trip to carry her ashes to a meaningful place. Along the way, he’s joined by two fellow patients with their own serious struggles, and the unexpected journey tests friendships, family ties, and the hope of finding a way forward.
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Pros: heartfelt road-trip bonding; mix of funny and sad; strong performances | Cons: predictable beats; some portrayals feel clichéd; crude content may offend
Will You Like This?
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a warm, sometimes painful dramedy about friendship and mental health on the road, in the vein of The Fundamentals of Caring; Not for you if crude language and uncomfortable scenes are dealbreakers.
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Cast
Full Cast & CrewRobert Sheehan
Vincent
Dev Patel
Alex
Zoë Kravitz
Marie
Robert Patrick
Robert
Kyra Sedgwick
Dr. Mia Rose
Ali Hillis
Monica
Jim Calvert
Priest
Louisa Kendrick
Nurse
Ross Gallo
Therapist
Cooper Roth
Boy 1
Jayce Dempsey
Boy 2
Eleanor Wells
Campaign Aide
Joe Unger
Joe
Eric Matheny
Matt
Matt Riedy
Cop
Alejandro Romero
Subway Kid
Yanna Fabian
Nurse
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What a great surprise this comedy, good actor performance and really funny.
Great movie with perfect actors. If you want a good drama movie, go it''s perfect.
I love Robert sheehan. good film x
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