Road Trip
Seen it?2000 | 93 min | Comedy, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 7 times its budget, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
After a student at the University of Ithaca films his one-night stand with a beautiful sorority girl, he discovers one of his friends has accidentally mailed the homemade sex tape to his girlfriend in Austin. In a frenzy, he must borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$120 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 301K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Phillips
- Breckin MeyerJosh
- Seann William ScottE.L.
- Amy SmartBeth
- Paulo CostanzoRubin
- DJ QuallsKyle
- Rachel BlanchardTiffany
- Anthony RappJacob
- Fred WardEarl Edwards
- Tom GreenBarry
- Andy DickMotel Clerk