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'.
Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus (2013)
Director: Sebastian Silva
Starring: Gaby Hoffmann, Michael Cera, Agustin Silva, Juan Andres Silva, Jose Miguel Silva
During a road trip through Chile, boorish American expatriate Jamie (Michael Cera) and three Chilean brothers plan to set off in search of the prized... Read more
Vanishing Point (1997)
5.7/10
Director: Charles Robert Carner
Starring: Christine Elise, Viggo Mortensen, Steve Railsback, Jason Priestley, Keith David
This updated version of the 1971 cult classic stars Viggo Mortensen as the former race car driver who races home cross-country to be with his wife who... Read more
Five Easy Pieces (1970)
7.5/10
Director: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Susan Anspach, Billy Green Bush
A classic performance by Jack Nicholson as a classical pianist who prefers to work in the oil fields. Great supporting work by Karen Black, Susan Ansp... Read more
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
6.7/10
Director: Lorene Scafaria
Starring: Melanie Lynskey, William Petersen, Keira Knightley, Derek Luke, Steve Carell, Ad...
Dodge Petersen's (Steve Carell) wife has just left him - after learning that an asteroid will destroy all life on Earth in just three weeks. Hitting t... Read more
Diamond Men (2000)
7.1/10
Director: Dan Cohen
Starring: Robert Forster, Donnie Wahlberg, Bess Armstrong, Jasmine Guy, George Coe
Veteran jewellery salesman Eddie (Robert Forster in a show-stealing turn) is forced to train up newbie Bobby (Donnie Wahlberg) after a heart attack se... 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
Scarecrow (1973)
7.3/10
Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Starring: Gene Hackman, Al Pacino, Dorothy Tristan
Two towering performances by Al Pacino and Gene Hackman dominate this unusual but fascinating buddy film with Pacino and Hackman as drifters who team... Read more
RV: Runaway Vacation (2006)
5.5/10
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Starring: Robin Williams, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Daniels, Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Hutcherson,...
White-collar workaholic Robin Williams persuades his family to forgo their much-anticipated Hawaiian vacation for a cross-country road trip in a fully... Read more
Beavis And Butt-head Do America (1996)
6.8/10
Director: Mike Judge
Starring: Mike Judge, Robert Stack, Cloris Leachman
The unabashedly ignorant, flagrantly antisocial, hormonally charged duo from MTV's animated series find themselves on a cross country odyssey that beg... Read more
Sullivan's Travels (1941)
8.1/10
Director: Preston Sturges
Starring: Joel McCrea, Veronica Lake, Robert Warwick, William Demarest
Joel McCrea plays successful Hollywood director John L Sullivan, an idealist who believes you can't accurately direct a screen tragedy unless you live... Read more