The Open Road

"They've got a long way to go."

Aug 28 2009 PG-13 1h 30m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

Carlton Garrett, son of Hall of Famer Kyle Garrett, plays minor league ball in Corpus Christi. He's in a slump when his grandfather calls to say that his mother, in Houston, is refusing a heart operation she needs to prolong her life. She says she won't have the operation until Kyle, her ex-husband, comes to see her. So Carlton, with his close friend Lucy, who used to be his girlfriend, goes to Columbus, Ohio, where Kyle is signing autographs. They haven't spoken in four years. Will Kyle go to Texas or will he find a way to duck out, as he's done for years? In addition to the father and son relationship, what about Lucy, and what about the slump?

Written by

Michael Meredith

Directed by

Michael Meredith

Cast

Justin Timberlake, Ted Danson, Harry Dean Stanton

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
3,820
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
47
Popularity
NA