Around the Bend (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Around the Bend is a 2004 drama directed by Jordan Roberts, starring Michael Caine, Christopher Walken and Josh Lucas. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $579,350 worldwide. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Jordan Roberts
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Around the Bend About?
The premise of Around the Bend without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A family grapples with a poignant journey when they embark on a road trip to Albuquerque to fulfill their grandfather's final wish. As they travel, long-held secrets and unresolved issues surface, forcing Jason and Zach to confront their troubled past. The unpredictable behavior of Turner further complicates matters, stirring up deep-seated emotions and testing the bonds of family amidst the challenges of life's fragility.
Around the Bend Themes & Keywords
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- man
- son
- trip
- bus
- on the road
- dog
- mexico
- limp
- van
- new mexico
- banker
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- throwing a telephone out a window
- jewelry store
- tape player
- magician
- bullhead fish
- barn
- train
- silver spoon
- drumbeat
- cafe
- candle
- miner's helmet
- flashlight
- computer
- toy
- boy
- skull
- nurse
- general store
- tent
- tombstone
- suitcase
- flowers
- song
- singing
- sexual fantasy
- drive thru restaurant
- funeral
- pill
- last will and testament
- post it
- police car
- typewriter
- zoo
- pajamas
- mummy
- listening to music
- death valley
Around the Bend Cast
Michael Caine leads the cast, with Christopher Walken and Josh Lucas. Directed by Jordan Roberts; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jordan Roberts
More from Jordan Roberts
More films directed by Jordan Roberts, best-rated first: Burn Your Maps and 3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom.
Around the Bend Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Around the Bend 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Around the Bend Plot Summary
What happens in Around the Bend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a modest home, Jason Lair shares his life with his grandfather, Henry, his son Zach, and their caregiver Katrina, who hails from Denmark. The peace of this household is disrupted by the unexpected return of Jason’s estranged father, Turner, a musician with a troubled history. Turner abandoned Jason when he was an infant, leaving a legacy filled with pain and unresolved issues. His return sparks a complex emotional reaction from Jason, who is understandably cautious and skeptical about Turner’s true motives.
Full summary
The whole story of Around the Bend, scene by scene
Around the Bend Box Office
Around the Bend grossed $579,350 worldwide. $193,637 came from the US and Canada and $385,713 (67%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$579.4K
- US & Canada
- $193.6K
- International
- $385.7K
Around the Bend Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Around the Bend.
How Well Do You Know Around the Bend?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that shares a life with his grandfather, son, and caregiver?
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Movies Like Around the Bend
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Thing About My Folks, The Trip to Bountiful and Away We Go.
Around the Bend FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Around the Bend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Around the Bend?
Around the Bend runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Around the Bend released?
Around the Bend was released on October 8, 2004.
Who directed Around the Bend?
Around the Bend was directed by Jordan Roberts.
More films by Jordan Roberts Who is in the cast of Around the Bend?
Around the Bend stars Michael Caine, Christopher Walken and Josh Lucas, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Around the Bend make at the box office?
Around the Bend grossed $579,350 worldwide ($193,637 domestic, $385,713 international).
How is Around the Bend rated?
Around the Bend has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Around the Bend have a post-credit scene?
No. Around the Bend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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