2012 | R | Drama Adaptation

The story of Sal Paradise, an aspiring New York writer, and Dean Moriarty, a devastatingly charming ex-con, married to the very liberated and seductive Marylou. Sal and Dean bond instantly instant... more

In Movie Theaters U.S.

Friday, December 21, 2012 Limited Limited Release
Friday, March 22, 2013 Expansion Expansion Release

On Blu-ray & DVD

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

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DIRECTOR

Walter Salles

Screenwriter

Jose Rivera

Companies

Sundance Selects & 10 more

Rating MPAA

R for strong sexual content, drug use and language

Storylines 3 more

The story of Sal Paradise, an aspiring New York writer, and Dean Moriarty, a devastatingly charming ex-con, married to the very liberated and seductive Marylou. Sal and Dean bond instantly instantly upon meeting. Determined not to get locked in to a constricted life, the two friends cut their ties and take to the road with Marylou. Thirsting for freedom, the three young people head off in search of the world, of other encounters, and of themselves.
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Trivia & Production Notes

• Based on Jack Kerouac's Beat classic novel.

Shooting Locations

• August 2010: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
• TBA 2010: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
• TBA 2010: Mexico
• TBA 2010: Argentina

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