On the Road
2012, English. Directed by Walter Salles.
"The best teacher is experience."
Sal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou. Traveling cross-country, Sal and Dean venture out on a personal quest for freedom from the conformity and conservatism engulfing them in search of the unknown, themselves, and the pursuit of “it” -- the pure essence of experience.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch On the Road
On the Road is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Walter SallesDirector
- Garrett HedlundDean Moriarty / Neal Cassady
- Sam RileySal Paradise / Jack Kerouac
- Kristen StewartMarylou / LuAnne Henderson
- Amy AdamsJane / Joan Vollmer
- Tom SturridgeCarlo Marx / Allen Ginsberg
- Danny MorganEd Dunkle / Al Hinkle
- Alice BragaTerry / Bea Franco
- Elisabeth MossGalatea Dunkel / Helen Hinkle
- Kirsten DunstCamille / Carolyn Cassady
- Viggo MortensenOld Bull Lee / William S. Burroughs
- Steve BuscemiTall thin salesman
- Terrence HowardWalter
Details
- Released
- 22 May 2012
- Country
- Brazil, France, United Kingdom, United States of America, Mexico, Canada, Argentina
- Written by
- Jose Rivera
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $8.8M
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What On the Road is based on
On the Road is based on On the Road, a 1957 novel by Jack Kerouac, published by Viking Press.
Novel · 1957
On the Road
By Jack Kerouac
Published by Viking Press
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On the Road: quick answers
Is On the Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 927 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On the Road?
On the Road runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does On the Road have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On the Road. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On the Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On the Road is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On the Road on?
On the Road is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Road?
If you liked On the Road, try The Mountain Men, 127 Hours, The Road.
Who directed On the Road?
On the Road (2012) was directed by Walter Salles and stars Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart.
What is On the Road based on?
On the Road is based on On the Road, a 1957 novel by Jack Kerouac, published by Viking Press.