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Trucker

Play trailer Poster for Trucker R,  2009,  1h 33m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 58% 36 Reviews Tomatometer 57% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
58% Tomatometer 36 Reviews 57% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Loner Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan) is a truck driver with an 11-year-old son, Peter (Jimmy Bennett), whom she never sees, and that's fine with her. But, when Peter's father, Len (Benjamin Bratt), falls ill, he asks Diane to take care of their son for a while. Eventually, Diane reluctantly agrees, but she quickly realizes that caring for a child interferes with her independent lifestyle -- and Peter isn't all that thrilled with the arrangement, either.
Trucker

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Critics Consensus

Excellent performances by Michelle Monaghan and Nathan Fillion and keenly-observed details of small town life elevate this otherwise predictable and inconsistent melodrama.

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Cary Darling Dallas Morning News Oct 23, 2009
4/5
Trucker is a knockout. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico Movie Retriever Oct 21, 2009
Features spectacular performances but these excellent actors are required to do too much heavy lifting with a script that plays out too predictably to be effective. Go to Full Review
A.O. Scott At the Movies Oct 19, 2009
You know exactly what is going to happen and you don't really care. Go to Full Review
Keith Cohen Entertainment Spectrum Jan 9, 2010
3/4
The movie is a shining star in the indie universe much like "Frozen River." It hits the nail on the head in dealing with real feelings and honest emotions. Go to Full Review
Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews Jan 7, 2010
Who knew Michelle Monaghan could pull-off one of the most fearless and edgy female roles of the year? And do it so convincingly. Go to Full Review
Marty Mapes Movie Habit Dec 17, 2009
2.5/4
Good characters and a strong start run out of gas by the end Go to Full Review
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Luke R Mar 31, 2017 Michelle Monaghan plays a truck driver who has no time for a son. But her ex husband dies and she is forced to take care of her son anyway. The two of them hate each other and its a really entertaining story. One of the reasons I love this movie so much is Monaghan. She really convinced me she is a no nonsense get out of my way hard core trucker. See more
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Cast & Crew

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James Mottern

Director

Michelle Monaghan

Diane Ford

Nathan Fillion

Runner

Benjamin Bratt

Len

Joey Lauren Adams

Jenny

Jimmy Bennett

Peter

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Trucker

(L-R) Michelle Monaghan and director-writer James Mottern on the set of "Trucker." (Far Right) Michelle Monaghan as Diane and Nathan Fillion as Runner in "Trucker." (L-R) Jimmy Bennett as Peter and Michelle Monaghan as Diane in "Trucker." Michelle Monaghan as Diane in "Trucker." (L-R) Jimmy Bennett as Peter and Michelle Monaghan as Diane in "Trucker." Michelle Monaghan as Diane in "Trucker." Michelle Monaghan as Diane in "Trucker." Nathan Fillion as Runner in "Trucker." Benjamin Bratt as Len in "Trucker." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Loner Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan) is a truck driver with an 11-year-old son, Peter (Jimmy Bennett), whom she never sees, and that's fine with her. But, when Peter's father, Len (Benjamin Bratt), falls ill, he asks Diane to take care of their son for a while. Eventually, Diane reluctantly agrees, but she quickly realizes that caring for a child interferes with her independent lifestyle -- and Peter isn't all that thrilled with the arrangement, either.
Director
James Mottern
Producer
Celine Rattray, Galt Niederhoffer, Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Scott Hanson
Screenwriter
James Mottern
Distributor
Monterey Media
Production Co
Plum Pictures, Hart/Lunsford Pictures
Rating
R (Sexual Assault|Language|Brief Drug Use|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 9, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 20, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.2K
Runtime
1h 33m
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