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Adopt a Highway

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
5.2K
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Ethan Hawke in Adopt a Highway (2019)
Russ Millings has just been released from prison after serving 21 years for a 3rd strike conviction for possessing an ounce of marijuana. As he tries to adapt to a world he doesn't recognize - including trying to learn how to use the internet - he finds an abandoned baby in a dumpster behind the fast food restaurant where he works as a dishwasher. Unsure of what to do, and caught between impulses of kindness and panic, Russ soon realizes this could be his chance at redemption.
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An ex-felon discovers a live baby left in a dumpster.An ex-felon discovers a live baby left in a dumpster.An ex-felon discovers a live baby left in a dumpster.

  • Director
    • Logan Marshall-Green
  • Writer
    • Logan Marshall-Green
  • Stars
    • Ethan Hawke
    • Elaine Hendrix
    • Christopher Heyerdahl
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,968
    2,153
    • Director
      • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Writer
      • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Stars
      • Ethan Hawke
      • Elaine Hendrix
      • Christopher Heyerdahl
    • 70User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ethan Hawke
    Ethan Hawke
    • Russell Millings
    Elaine Hendrix
    Elaine Hendrix
    • Diane Spring
    Christopher Heyerdahl
    Christopher Heyerdahl
    • Jim
    Chris Sullivan
    Chris Sullivan
    • Orankle
    Betty Gabriel
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    • Deeks
    Anne-Marie Johnson
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    • Tracy Westmore
    William Stanford Davis
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      • Logan Marshall-Green
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    8novacasa42

    A heartwarming reminder about life.

    Adopt A Highway is a feel-good story that brings out a lot of emotions at once, what we have here is a sweet story that's told on two facets, one is a story of a lost soul doing its best to survive and the other side of it is this heartwarming longing to a nice life once lived and never quite got enough of it. I was caught off guard several times by the performances as they were genuine and heartfelt and that added so much to the story, Ethan Hawke's rendition here was spot on, he delivers on so many levels, he gave his character life, and he infused it with minor details that make it just work. This film goes to remind us that it's never too late to start a new life, no matter how much you suffered or went through, there's always a way to start over and live again, Solid film.
    8ringoringo928

    It's hope

    Simple movie,no twist Anyone can have a second chance Good acting Touching my heart
    8pancolart

    Sweet, slow emotional movie

    Basically about father and son but this isn't apparent from start. Made me cry a bit. It is slowly revolving, building the character of a lost soul, good hearted ex convict Russ. He is trying to find something to hold, to anchor his life to. It is also movie about injustice of the system and life. Probably not for everyone to watch but if you know feeling of being lost and lonesome, feeling of being disconnected from parents, work and hyper motivated world then...
    Gordon-11

    I feel for him

    This film tells the story of a man who was imprisoned for 21 years. Soon after his release from jail, he finds a baby in a dumpster.

    It is a film that offers humanity and hope. The scene in the bank is very touching. The story is somewhat sad because the protagonist deserves better, and I really feel for him. It is a slow film, but it is a film to feel.
    7PaxtonMalloy

    Heartbreaking Ethan Hawke

    This is an easy one to write. This a cute little indie that no one would ever talk about if it it wasn't carried by e heartbreaking performance of Ethan Hawke. You just wish to have good things happen to him. He draws you in with his vulnerability, his sadness and his humility. After a very strong first half the movie falls a little flat until the end delivers a emotional climax but it won't matter because Hawke's performance will safely carry you through the movie.

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      Logan Marshall-Green's directorial debut.
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      References The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)
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      Written by James Patrick Van Dyke, Darryl Murphy Jr.

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En la autopista
    • Filming locations
      • Indio, California, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Divide/Conquer
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Tang Media Partners
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 21m(81 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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