Road to Perdition
Seen it?2002 | 117 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it won an Oscar, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Irishman or The Untouchables, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$181 million worldwide on a $80 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Mendes
- Tom HanksMichael Sullivan
- Paul NewmanJohn Rooney
- Jude LawHarlen Maguire
- Tyler HoechlinMichael Sullivan, Jr.
- Daniel CraigConnor Rooney
- Stanley TucciFrank Nitti
- Jennifer Jason LeighAnnie Sullivan
- Liam AikenPeter Sullivan
- Dylan BakerAlexander Rance
- Ciarán HindsFinn McGovern