Revolutionary Road

"How do you break free without breaking apart?"

Jan 23 2009 R 1h 59m
Drama, Romance

A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.

Plot

It's 1955. Frank and April Wheeler, are in the 'seven year itch' of their marriage; they're not happy. April has forgone her dream of being an actress, and Frank hates his job. One day, April suggests they move to Paris as a means to rejuvenate their life.

Written by

Justin Haythe, Richard Yates

Directed by

Sam Mendes

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Christopher Fitzgerald

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Goldcrest, DreamWorks Pictures, Evamere Entertainment, Neal Street Productions, BBC Films, Scott Rudin Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 20 wins & 73 nominations total

Trailers
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Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
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