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On the Road

2012 · Movie · 142 min
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Based on the novel by Jack Kerouac, a young writer seeks inspiration and a new way of life. He embarks on a series of cross-country road trips with his charismatic, free-spirited friend Dean Moriarty. Their journey is a search for identity and experience, filled with jazz, poetry, drugs, and a series of love affairs.

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Director
Walter Salles
Based on
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Released
22 May 2012
Country
Brazil, France, United Kingdom, United States
Language
English
Runtime
142 min
Rated
R
Budget
$25.0M
Box office
$8.8M

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