The Open Road (2009)
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.
Director: Michael Meredith
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Justin Timberlake as Carlton Garrett |
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Jeff Bridges as Kyle |
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Kate Mara as Lucy |
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Harry Dean Stanton as Amon |
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Mary Steenburgen as Katherine |
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Bret Saberhagen as Himself |
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Allen Overton Battle III as Peabody Desk Clerk |
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James Harlon Palmer as Memphis Ticket Taker |
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Ted Danson as Coach |
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Wayne Douglas Morgan as Organizer |
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Clay Chamberlin as Impatient Fan |
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Yohance Myles as Convention Assistant |
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Lawrence Turner as Store Clerk (Kentucky) |
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Donna DuPlantier as Flight Attendant |
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Yvonne Landry as Waitress (Memphis Airport) |
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Karson Kendall as Airline Employee |
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Billy Slaughter as Rental Car Employee |
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Lyle Lovett as Peabody Bartender |
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Laurie Foxx as Louisiana Waitress |
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Louis Herthum as Surgeon |
| Production | Jordan Foley | Producer |
| Directing | Michael Meredith | Director |
| Sound | Christopher Lennertz | Music |
| Camera | Yaron Orbach | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Suzy Elmiger | Editor |
| Art | Paki Smith | Production Design |
| Production | Wim Wenders | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Michael Meredith | Writer |