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Road Movies

In the guise of a comedy or drama, a thriller or romance, the road movie acts as a metaphor for life where during the course of the running time, the characters lives are changed forever by the journey that they are taking. People go through love, loss, redemption and salvation. They are on the road of discovery, learning about themselves and adjusting to the changes and hurdles that the road throws up at them. Finally, there is the destination, the goal which makes the journey worthwhile, where closure is provided and a final catharsis occurs; the literal end of the road. However, if this sounds like too much hard work for you and you just want some good, honest car chases with burning rubber and squealing tires, then look no further than "Car Chase Movies". Just click on the link at left. Pictured: Kowalski and his Dodge Challenger in 'Vanishing Point'.

Radio On (1979)

6.5/10
Director: Christopher Petit
Starring: David Beames, Lisa Kreuzer, Sandy Ratcliff, Sting

Following a young London DJ (David Beames) on the road to Bristol to investigate the mysterious death of his brother, "Radio On" offers a unique, comp... Read more

Rain Man (1988)

8/10
Director: Barry Levinson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Dustin Hoffman, Michael D Roberts, Bonnie Hunt

It's a road movie about two brothers who didn't know the other existed until fate brought them together. Similaraties to the movie 'Twins' with Danny... Read more

Rat Race (2001)

6.4/10
Director: Jerry Zucker
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding Jr, Seth Green, Jon L...

This loose remake of the classic "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" features an all-star cast including Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Whoopi Goldberg and C... Read more

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)

7.5/10
Director: Zhang Yimou
Starring: Ken Takakura, Nakai Kiichi, Shinobu Terajima, Jiamin Li

Ken Takakura gives a career-defining performance as an old Chinese fisherman who has been estranged from his son for many years. When he receives a c... Read more

Riding the Bullet (2004)

5.2/10
Director: Mick Garris
Starring: Jonathan Jackson, Erika Christensen, David Arquette, Cliff Robertson, Nicky Katt...

October 1969. The Summer of Love. Alan Parker (Jonathan Jackson) is a struggling young artist whose work is haunted by images of death. His obsession... Read more

Road to Perdition (2002)

7.7/10
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Tyler Hoechlin, Tom Hanks, Stanley Tucci, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Jennifer Jason...

"American Beauty" director Sam Mendes' powerful drama of Irish-American gangsters in early '30s Illinois features Tom Hanks as a hit man for mob boss... Read more

Road to Perdition ( Blu-ray ) (2002)

7.7/10
Director: Sam Mendes
Starring: Daniel Craig, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law, Paul Newman, Stanley Tucci, Tom Ha...

"American Beauty" director Sam Mendes' powerful drama of Irish-American gangsters in early '30s Illinois features Tom Hanks as a hit man for mob boss... Read more

Road Trip (2000)

6.5/10
Director: Todd Phillips
Starring: Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Rachel Blanchard

Josh (Breckin Meyer) has a major problem - besides the fact that he is in college in Ithaca, NY and his longtime girlfriend, Tiffany, is in Austin TX.... Read more

Road Trip/Road Trip: Beer Pong (2000)

6.4/10
Director: Todd Phillips, Steve Rash
Starring: Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Rachel Blanchard

Josh (Breckin Meyer) has a major problem - besides the fact that he is in college in Ithaca, NY and his longtime girlfriend, Tiffany, is in Austin TX.... Read more

Road, Movie (2009)

6.9/10
Director: Dev Benegal
Starring: Tannishtha Chatterjee, Abhay Deol

Vishhu (Indian superstar Abhay Deol), a restless young man, itches to escape the fate of his father's faltering hair oil business. When the offer to d... Read more