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- The film, known for its tension-building narrative and powerful performances, received critical acclaim and won four Academy Awards. Its exploration of morality and the human condition captivated audiences and solidified its place as a modern classic.
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While not every movie filmed on Route 66 goes home with an Oscar, there are many that are worth a watch. So pop some corn, get yourself comfy, and binge watch these eleven must-see movies on our list.
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- “The Grapes of Wrath”
- “Easy Rider”
- “The Last American Hero”
- “The Hitcher”
- “Bagdad Cafe”
- “Midnight Run”
- “Thelma & Louise”
- “Natural Born Killers”
- “Get Shorty”
- “Cars”
“The Grapes of Wrath” is a 1940 American drama film directed by John Ford, based on John Steinbeck’s 1939 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film follows the Joad family, a poor family of tenant farmers during the Great Depression, who are forced to leave their land in Oklahoma and travel west to California in search of a better lif...
“Easy Rider” is a 1969 American independent road film directed by Dennis Hopper, who also co-stars in the film. The film follows the cross-country journey of two bikers, Wyatt (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis Hopper), as they travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans, passing through Route 66 and the American Southwest. Along the way, they experience t...
“The Last American Hero” is a sports drama film released in 1973. It stars Jeff Bridges as the protagonist, a young man named Elroy ‘Roy’ L. Jackson who becomes a successful NASCAR driver. The film is loosely based on the real-life story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson and takes place largely on the iconic Route 66 highway, which runs from Chicago ...
“The Hitcher” is a 1986 American road horror film directed by Robert Harmon and written by Eric Red. It stars Rutger Hauer as the titular hitcher, a mysterious and psychopathic hitchhiker who terrorizes a young man named Jim Halsey (played by C. Thomas Howell) during a cross-country trip on Route 66. The film is known for its intense and suspensefu...
“Out of Rosenheim” (1987) is a German film also known as “Bagdad Cafe.” It is a comedic drama set along Route 66 in the Mojave Desert, California. The film follows the relationship between two women from different cultures who bond over their mutual frustration with their husbands and eventually turn the rundown motel into a popular cafe.
“Midnight Run” is an action comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring Robert De Niro and Charles Grodin. The movie follows the story of Jack Walsh (De Niro), a bounty hunter who is tasked with bringing an embezzling accountant (Grodin) from New York to Los Angeles. Although the movie is not set entirely on Route 66, several scenes take plac...
“Thelma & Louise” is a road movie directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. The film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as the titular characters, two friends who embark on a weekend road trip that takes a turn for the worse. The movie features several scenes set along Route 66, including a memorable sequence in which Thelma and Loui...
“Natural Born Killers” is a black comedy crime film directed by Oliver Stone and written by Quentin Tarantino. The movie follows the story of Mickey and Mallory Knox, two lovers who embark on a killing spree across the American Southwest. Although the movie is not exclusively set on Route 66, it features several scenes that take place along the hig...
“Get Shorty” is a crime comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and based on the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard. The movie stars John Travolta as Chili Palmer, a loan shark who travels from Miami to Los Angeles to collect a debt. Although the movie is not set entirely on Route 66, Chili travels the highway as part of his journey, and sev...
“Cars” is a 2006 American computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by John Lasseter. The film follows the journey of a race car named Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) as he travels across the US to participate in the Piston Cup Championship. Along the way, he meets a rusty tow truck named Mat...
Dec 31, 2023 · Route 66 has been the backdrop for numerous films, capturing the essence of the American road trip. Movies like “Easy Rider” and “The Grapes of Wrath” have become iconic representations of Route 66 on film. From drama to comedy, there’s a diverse selection of Route 66 movies for every movie lover.
- Harold Ramis
- 1983
- Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid
- John Hughes
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although synonymous with Route 66, Cars begins somewhere in the Midwest with the Dinoco 400, the final race of the Piston Cup.
- Wigwam Motel No. 6. At one time there were seven Wigwam Villages, but now there are only three remaining; two are located along Route 66, and the third is in Cave City, Kentucky.
- Jack Rabbit Trading Post. At the center of Radiator Springs is a large yellow sign with red lettering that says “Here it is,” which is a near copy of the one that stands outside of the real Jack Rabbit Trading Post 5 miles west of Joseph City, Arizona.
- Sandhills Curiosity Shop. Radiator Springs’ Curios could have been inspired by any number of souvenir and junk shops that line the route, but none is more memorable than the Sandhills Curiosity Shop.
Apr 26, 2022 · While not every movie filmed on Route 66 goes home with an Oscar, there are many that are worth a watch. So pop some corn, get yourself comfy, and binge watch these eleven must-see movies on our list.
Feb 21, 2024 · We're talking Route 66, the "Main Street of America," and we've got 6 cinematic gems that'll have you itching to hit the gas. From Depression-era grit to Pixar charm, get ready to explore the open road, one silverscreen masterpiece at a time.
Route 66 starring Christian Slater, Kim Basinger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jessica Biel. The story of Mulligan, a giant golf ball statue on the side of legendary Route 66. When Betty, a giant blueberry who hovers above a produce.
