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The Road

7.020091h 51m15MovieAdventureDrama

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind and water. It is cold enough to crack stones and, when the snow falls, it is gray. Their destination is the warmer…

DirectorJohn Hillcoat
WriterJoe Penhall
ProducersNick Wechsler·Paula Mae Schwartz

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Cast · Directed by John Hillcoat

VMViggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Father
KSKodi Smit-McPhee
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Boy
CTCharlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Mother
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Old Man - Eli
GPGuy Pearce
Guy Pearce
Veteran
MPMolly Parker
Molly Parker
Friendly Woman
MWMichael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
The Thief
GDGarret Dillahunt
Garret Dillahunt
Gang Member
BJBob Jennings
Bob Jennings
Bearded Man
BSBuddy Sosthand
Buddy Sosthand
Archer
AHAgnes Herrmann
Agnes Herrmann
Archer's Woman
KB
Kirk Brown
Bearded Face

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The Road — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Road?

The Road is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and Icon Film in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Road on Netflix?

No, The Road is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MUBI.

Is The Road on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Road is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Road for free?

The Road is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.