Reservation Road (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Reservation Road is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Terry George, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer Connelly and Mark Ruffalo. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Terry George
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Reservation Road About?
The premise of Reservation Road without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tragic hit-and-run accident on Reservation Road irrevocably changes the lives of two families. When Ethan Learner's son Josh is killed, his life is shattered. Simultaneously, Dwight Arno, struggling with his own hardships, desperately flees the scene of the accident. As the investigation unfolds, both men are forced to confront difficult truths and make agonizing decisions that will haunt them forever, exploring themes of grief, guilt, and the complexities of justice.
Reservation Road Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- downward spiral
- red sox
- investigation
- baseball
- accident
- bare chested male
- loss of son
- loss of child
- lie
- liar
- lawyer
- grief
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- family relationships
- deception
- secret
- revenge
- mother son relationship
- justice
- husband wife relationship
- hit and run
- gun
- father son relationship
- car
- car accident
- accusation
- death of son
- death of child
- based on novel
Reservation Road Cast
Joaquin Phoenix leads the cast, with Jennifer Connelly and Mark Ruffalo. Directed by Terry George.
- Director Terry George
More from Terry George
More films directed by Terry George, best-rated first: Hotel Rwanda, The Promise, Whole Lotta Sole and Some Mother’s Son.
Reservation Road Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Reservation Road 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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Reservation Road Plot Summary
What happens in Reservation Road from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ethan Learner, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, along with his wife Grace, played by Jennifer Connelly, faces a heartbreaking tragedy following their 10-year-old son Josh’s musical recital. While en route home, a pit stop at a gas station on Reservation Road for their young daughter Emma leads to a devastating event. In a moment of sheer unexpected chaos, Josh is struck and killed by an SUV. The driver, Dwight Arno, characterized by Mark Ruffalo, briefly hesitates but, consumed by panic, flees the scene. The state police are summoned, initiating an investigation into the hit-and-run.
Full summary
The whole story of Reservation Road, scene by scene
Reservation Road Box Office
Reservation Road grossed $1.8 million worldwide. $121,994 came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $122K
- International
- $1.7M
Reservation Road Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer and 6 clips.
- Clip Other Possibilities
- Clip A Break in the Case
- Clip Dwight's Request
- Clip Ethan's Arrest
How Well Do You Know Reservation Road?
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 seeking justice for his son?
Cars in Reservation Road
21 cars on screen, including the 1995 Volvo 850 and the 1995 Ford Explorer.
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1995 Volvo 850 Main role -
1995 Ford Explorer Important role -
2005 Ford Taurus Important role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Reservation Road Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Заповедная дорога” and “Camino a la redención”.
- Also known as
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- Заповедная дорога
- Camino a la redención
- Ein einziger Augenblick
- Reservation Road - Traídos pelo Destino
- Kesişen Yollar
- Un cruce en el destino
- Запретная дорога
- Droga do przebaczenia
- Cserbenhagyás
- 救赎之路
- דרך לא שמורה
- Traídos pelo Destino
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- 레저베이션 로드, აკრძალული გზა
- Заборонена дорога
- 帰らない日々
- Пътят на съдбата
- Lemtingasis kelias
- Una cruïlla en el destí
- สองชีวิตหนึ่งโศกนาฏกรรมบรรจบ
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Reservation Road FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Reservation Road, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Reservation Road?
Reservation Road runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Reservation Road released?
Reservation Road was released on October 19, 2007.
Who directed Reservation Road?
Reservation Road was directed by Terry George.
More films by Terry George Who is in the cast of Reservation Road?
Reservation Road stars Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer Connelly and Mark Ruffalo.
How much did Reservation Road make at the box office?
Reservation Road grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($121,994 domestic, $1.7 million international).
How is Reservation Road rated?
Reservation Road has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Reservation Road have a post-credit scene?
No. Reservation Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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