

The Open Road
2009-02-07 · 90 min · ★ 5.2
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.
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- Michael Meredith
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- United States of America
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Justin TimberlakeCarlton Garrett
Jeff BridgesKyle
Kate MaraLucy
Harry Dean StantonAmon
Mary SteenburgenKatherine
Allen Overton Battle IIIPeabody Desk Clerk
James Harlon PalmerMemphis Ticket Taker
Ted DansonCoach
Wayne Douglas MorganOrganizer
Clay ChamberlinImpatient Fan
Yohance MylesConvention Assistant
Lawrence TurnerStore Clerk (Kentucky)
Donna DuPlantierFlight Attendant
Yvonne LandryWaitress (Memphis Airport)
Billy SlaughterRental Car Employee
Lyle LovettPeabody Bartender
Laurie FoxxLouisiana Waitress
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