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The Short History of the Long Road

Play trailer Poster for The Short History of the Long Road 2020,  1h 30m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 88% 34 Reviews Tomatometer 82% 50+ Ratings Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 82% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.
The Short History of the Long Road

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Critics Consensus

A potential breakout vehicle for its writer-director as well as its star, The Short History of the Long Road finds fresh byways along its well-traveled path.

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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Sep 9, 2020
3/4
Lyrical and melancholy and visually stunning... Go to Full Review
Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com Jun 16, 2020
3/4
Between Simon-Kennedy's writing and Carpenter's performance, Nola makes for a compelling character, gently pushing the story along at her own steady pace. Go to Full Review
G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Jun 13, 2020
2.5/4
Even though the movie's engine sputters at the end, it's beautifully shot, the actors are fun to watch, and the story is decent in fits and starts. Go to Full Review
Ann Lee Radio Times Aug 26, 2021
2/5
When The Short History of the Long Road arrives at its final destination with a message about finding your own path, it sadly fails to land much of an emotional punch. Go to Full Review
Nicole Ackman Next Best Picture Feb 1, 2021
7/10
It features a strong leading performance from Sabrina Carpenter and beautiful cinematography of the western landscape. Go to Full Review
Charles Koplinski Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam Nov 27, 2020
3.5/4.0
There's an incredible authenticity and intimacy conveyed within this film as Carpenter's "Nora" looks for answers and relies on her unique upbringing. Go to Full Review
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Ani Simon-Kennedy

Director

Sabrina Carpenter

Nola

Danny Trejo

Miguel

Maggie Siff

Cheryl

Steven Ogg

Clint

Rusty Schwimmer

Marcie

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The Short History of the Long Road

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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.
Director
Ani Simon-Kennedy
Producer
Darren Dean, Bettina Kadoorie, Kishori Rajan, Ani Simon-Kennedy, Dominique Telson, Cailin Yatsko
Screenwriter
Ani Simon-Kennedy
Distributor
FilmRise
Production Co
Relic Pictures, Astute Films, Hua Wen Movie Group
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 10, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
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