Road to Perdition

2002, Crime/Drama, 1h 56m

215 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Somber, stately, and beautifully mounted, Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition is a well-crafted mob movie that explores the ties between fathers and sons. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Mike Sullivan (Tom Hanks) is an enforcer for powerful Depression-era Midwestern mobster John Rooney (Paul Newman). Rooney's son, Connor (Daniel Craig), is jealous of the close bond they share, and when Mike's eldest son, Michael (Tyler Hoechlin), witnesses a hit, Connor uses the incident as an excuse to murder Sullivan's wife (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and youngest son. Forced to flee, Sullivan and Michael set out on a journey of revenge and self-discovery.
  • Rating:
    R (Violence|Language)
  • Genre:
    Crime, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Sam Mendes
  • Producer:
    Sam Mendes, Richard D. Zanuck, Dean Zanuck
  • Writer:
    David Self
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $104.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    DreamWorks SKG
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Michael Sullivan
Paul Newman
Paul Newman
John Rooney
Jude Law
Jude Law
Maguire
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Sullivan
Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Frank Nitti
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig
Connor Rooney
Tyler Hoechlin
Tyler Hoechlin
Michael Sullivan, Jr.
Liam Aiken
Liam Aiken
Peter Sullivan
Dylan Baker
Dylan Baker
Alexander Rance
Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Finn McGovern
Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes
Director
Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
Dean Zanuck
Dean Zanuck
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Walter F. Parkes
Executive Producer
Joan Bradshaw
Joan Bradshaw
Executive Producer
Conrad L. Hall
Conrad L. Hall
Cinematographer
Dennis Gassner
Dennis Gassner
Production Design
Jill Bilcock
Jill Bilcock
Film Editing
Albert Wolsky
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Thomas Newman
Thomas Newman
Original Music
David Self
David Self
Screenwriter
Debra Zane
Debra Zane
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Audience Reviews for Road to Perdition

  • Mar 16, 2016
    Featuring stunning cinematography, impressive production design and great performances. Road to Perdition is beautiful, adventurous while also being brooding.
    Mr N Super Reviewer
  • Nov 27, 2013
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    Directors C Super Reviewer
  • Jul 11, 2013
    From director Sam Mendes comes the period crime drama Road to Perdition. Based on a graphic novel, when the wife and youngest son of mob enforcer Michael Sullivan are murdered he turns against his boss in order to get revenge. Starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, and Jude Law, the film has an impressive cast. And, Mendes's directing is excellent; creating a rich, atmospheric tone. The score by Thomas Newman is also exceptionally good. However, the characters are poorly developed and aren't very engaging. Road to Perdition has a few bumps, but it's a remarkably compelling and beautiful looking film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 25, 2012
    I enjoyed every minute of this film and the cinematography is brilliant.
    Jason 123 D Super Reviewer
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