On the Road

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund

Director: Walter Salles
Release Date: 2011
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Synopsis: Based on the 1957 novel, which played a role in giving rise to the Beat movement, is narrated by Kerouac's thinly veiled alter ego Sal Paradise, who gets inspired to hit the road and see America. The story follows his ups and downs as he hitchhikes, hops trains, meets other travelers, struggles for meals and explores the themes of freedom and longing.



Kristen Stewart Joins 'On The Road'

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Kristen Stewart, Sam Riley and Garrett Hedlund are walking the line for Walter Salles' long-anticipated big-screen adaptation of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road." Salles traveled across the U.S. Read more...

Walter Salles To Direct 'On The Road' Adaptation

Friday, August 5th, 2005

Based on the 1957 novel...