Two for the Road (1967): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Two for the Road is a 1967 comedy drama directed by Stanley Donen, starring Jacqueline Bisset, Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $17,808 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Stanley Donen
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two for the Road About?
The premise of Two for the Road without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A couple takes a trip to France to relive cherished memories from their past, but the romantic landscape reveals cracks in their relationship. Mark and Joanna's idyllic recollections are contrasted with the realities of their present marriage, exposing underlying tensions and prompting unexpected connections. As they confront the past, their bond is tested by flirtations and power struggles, forcing them to question the foundation of their union.
Two for the Road Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- road trip
- on the road
- adultery
- husband wife relationship
- nonlinear timeline
- snobbery
- argument
- airplane
- passport
- telephone call
- man in a bathtub
- englishman abroad
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- road movie
- france
- chicken pox
- bare chested man
- road trip adventure
- couple
- mother daughter relationship
- marital infidelity
- father daughter relationship
- donen and hepburn
- marriage
- girl
- architect
- reference to humphrey bogart
- humiliation
- falling in love
- dysfunctional marriage
- car accident
- swimming pool
- spoiled brat
- marriage proposal
- hitchhiking
- efficiency expert
- car on fire
- extramarital affair
Two for the Road Cast
Jacqueline Bisset leads the cast, with Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn. Directed by Stanley Donen; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stanley Donen
Also Starring in Two for the Road
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More films directed by Stanley Donen, best-rated first: Singin' in the Rain, Charade, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Bedazzled.
Two for the Road Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Two for the Road 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 70% User score
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Two for the Road Plot Summary
What happens in Two for the Road 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 1966, architect Mark Wallace and his wife Joanna embark on a flight from England to France, intending to drive to Saint-Tropez for a meeting with Mark’s long-standing client, Maurice Dalbret. As they journey, they reminisce about their earlier trips along this same picturesque route.
Full summary
The whole story of Two for the Road, scene by scene
Two for the Road Box Office
Two for the Road grossed $17,808 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.8K
- International
- $17.4K
Two for the Road Awards & Nominations
Two for the Road was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 5 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1968.
5 nominations4 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1968 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress) – Audrey Hepburn
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DGA Awards 1968 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Stanley Donen
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BAFTA 1968 1 nomination- Nominated Best British Screenplay
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Oscars 1968 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Story and Screenplay—written directly for the screen)
Two for the Road Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Dan Ireland on TWO FOR THE ROAD
How Well Do You Know Two for the 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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What year does the couple's latest journey, which reflects on their past trips, take place?
Cars in Two for the Road
52 cars on screen, including the 1957 Ford Country Squire and the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL W113.
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1961 Triumph Herald Convertible Main role
Two for the Road Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Um Caminho para Dois” and “いつも2人で”.
- Also known as
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- Um Caminho para Dois
- いつも2人で
- Voyage à deux
- Dos en la carretera
- Zwei auf gleichem Weg
- Due per la strada
- 丽人行
- Двое в пути
- שניים לדרך
- Dva na cestě
- Δύο Για Το Δρόμο
- Două pentru drum
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- Ketten az úton
- 언제나 둘이서
- Dwoje na drodze
- Dviese kelyje
- 儷人行
- Un camino para dos
- Двоє на дорозі
- Dos a la carretera
- Två på väg
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Two for the Road FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Two for the Road, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two for the Road?
Two for the Road runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Two for the Road released?
Two for the Road was released on April 27, 1967.
Who directed Two for the Road?
Two for the Road was directed by Stanley Donen.
More films by Stanley Donen Who is in the cast of Two for the Road?
Two for the Road stars Jacqueline Bisset, Albert Finney and Audrey Hepburn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Two for the Road make at the box office?
Two for the Road grossed $17,808 worldwide.
How is Two for the Road rated?
Two for the Road has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 78 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Two for the Road nominated for any awards?
Two for the Road received 5 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does Two for the Road have a post-credit scene?
No. Two for the Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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