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4. The Grapes of Wrath. 8.1 (100K) Rate. 96. An Oklahoma family, driven off their farm by the poverty and hopelessness of the Dust Bowl, joins the westward migration to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. 5.
- Detour (1945) This gritty film noir opens in a diner as protagonist Al Roberts, a pianist, recalls his trip from New York to Los Angeles to see his girlfriend, Sue.
- Vagabond (1985) Agnès Varda creates a haunting portrait of a young woman who lives not knowing where she will sleep or get her next meal, conveyed by the original title in French Sans Toit Ni Loi (Without Roof nor Law).
- The Hitchhiker (1953) In his , “An Informal History of Hitchhiking,” John T. Schlebecker writes, “The hitchhiker was first of all a product of the American automobile,” becoming more noticeable and common beginning in the 1920s.
- The Last Detail (1973) After getting caught trying to steal money from the charity fund sponsored by the admiral’s wife, Larry Meadows (Randy Quaid) is escorted by Buddusky (Jack Nicholson) and Mule (Otis Young) to the navy jail in New Hampshire.
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- Easy Rider (1969) Directed by Dennis Hopper. Starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson. Adventure, Drama (1h 35m) 7.3 on IMDb — 84% on RT. Easy Rider isn't just a great movie—it's an emblem of 1960s counterculture.
- Thelma & Louise (1991) Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel. Adventure, Crime, Drama (2h 10m) 7.5 on IMDb — 86% on RT.
- Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. Starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear. Comedy, Drama (1h 41m) 7.8 on IMDb — 91% on RT.
- Y Tu Mamá También (2002) Directed by Alfronso Cuarón. Starring Maribel Verdú, Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna. Drama (1h 46m) 7.7 on IMDb — 92% on RT. Alfonso Cuarón is best-known for directing Children of Men, Roma, and the best Harry Potter movie.
7.6 (37K) Rate. Neal Oliver, a very confused young artist, takes a journey of a lifetime on a highway that doesn't exist on any map, going to places he's never heard of, searching for an answer and his dream girl. Director Bob Gale Stars James Marsden Gary Oldman Kurt Russell. 31. Mulholland Drive.
Dec 22, 2016 · Road movies, as the name suggests, involve getting from point A to B, but turns what could be something incredibly dull into an art form. As you’ll see from our pick of the 25 best road movies*...
Jun 20, 2022 · The first great road movie in Hollywood history, and the first great screwball romantic comedy, with an armload of Oscars (including for Gable, Colbert, and Best Picture) to prove it. 05 of 30 The ...
Apr 4, 2020 · We go on location of the best road trip movies ever to find out where they were filmed. Pack the boot, unfold the map and fire up the engine for a ride into some of cinema’s most memorable car journeys
