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World Traveler

Play trailer Poster for World Traveler R,  2002,  1h 44m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 35% 63 Reviews Tomatometer 36% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
35% Tomatometer 63 Reviews 36% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Pensive New York City architect Cal (Billy Crudup) spontaneously abandons his wife and child and sets off in search of what he hopes will be a better life. During a freewheeling road trip across the U.S., Cal meets a string of strangers who find him alternately charming and destructive -- including friendly contractor Carl (Cleavant Derricks) and fellow wanderer Dulcie (Julianne Moore). He also has a distressing meeting with an old friend who questions his morality.
World Traveler

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Critics Consensus

Heavy symbolism and a repulsive lead character make World Traveler seems like a long trip.

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Jennie Punter Globe and Mail Jul 10, 2002
2/4
With no real redemption at the end of the road, it is nothing more than a beautiful, empty journey. Go to Full Review
Geoff Pevere Toronto Star Jul 9, 2002
3/5
Were it not for a sentimental resolution that explains way more about Cal than does the movie or the character any good, Freundlich's World Traveler might have been one of the more daring and surprising American movies of the year. Go to Full Review
Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel May 16, 2002
4/5
This episodic, quietly affecting movie is both gritty and poetic. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Dec 1, 2007
4/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 7, 2005
2/5
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette May 16, 2005
2/5
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Bart Freundlich

Director

Billy Crudup

Cal

Julianne Moore

Dulcie

Cleavant Derricks

Carl

David Keith

Richard

James Le Gros

Jack

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World Traveler

World Traveler (2001) Julianne Moore stars as Dulcie in Bart Freundlich's WORLD TRAVELER. Julianne Moore stars as Dulcie in Bart Freundlich's WORLD TRAVELER. Billy Crudup stars as Cal in Bart Freundlich's WORLD TRAVELER. Billy Crudup stars as Cal in Bart Freundlich's WORLD TRAVELER. Director Bart Freundlich on the set of WORLD TRAVELER. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Pensive New York City architect Cal (Billy Crudup) spontaneously abandons his wife and child and sets off in search of what he hopes will be a better life. During a freewheeling road trip across the U.S., Cal meets a string of strangers who find him alternately charming and destructive -- including friendly contractor Carl (Cleavant Derricks) and fellow wanderer Dulcie (Julianne Moore). He also has a distressing meeting with an old friend who questions his morality.
Director
Bart Freundlich
Producer
Howard Bernstein, Bart Freundlich, Tim Perell
Screenwriter
Bart Freundlich
Distributor
Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., IFC Films
Production Co
Eureka Pictures, Alliance Atlantis Communications, IFC Productions
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 19, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$98.0K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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