On the Road (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, On the Road is a drama and adventure film directed by Walter Salles, running about 124 minutes. “The best teacher is experience.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dean and Sal are the portrait of the Beat Generation. Their search for "It" results in a fast paced, energetic roller coaster ride with highs and lows throughout the U.S.
Who’s in it. On the Road stars Garrett Hedlund as Dean Moriarty / Neal Cassady, Sam Riley as Sal Paradise / Jack Kerouac, Kristen Stewart as Marylou / LuAnne Henderson and Amy Adams as Jane / Joan Vollmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, On the Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On the Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Road (2012)?
- In US, On the Road is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On the Road worth watching?
- On the Road holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On the Road?
- On the Road stars Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams and Tom Sturridge.
- When was On the Road released?
- On the Road was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.