On the Road
Seen it?2026 | 93 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Talented Mr. Ripley or In Cold Blood, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Veneno, a rebellious young drifter, frequents roadside diners where he sleeps with truck drivers. Urgently needing a ride, he meets Muñeco, a hard-edged driver who keeps to himself. He convinces Muñeco to take him deep into the hyper-masculine world of long-haul trucking across the north of Mexico. As they travel together and an unexpected intimacy builds between them, shadows from Veneno’s past resurface, putting both their lives at risk.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
6 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Pablos
- Victor Prieto SimentalVeneno
- Osvaldo SánchezEl Muñeco
- Mariano López SosaEl Eulas
- Héctor CárdenasEl Pelón
- Obdulia MoralesLupe
- Elizabeth InfanteLicha
- Victor Manuel AguirreHombre Mayor
- Giovanni OntiverosOmar
- Francisco Navar CarreraPadre de Veneno
- Neydan RicardoVeneno Niño