Movies About Cross Country

From Peter Farrelly, starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco
Rated PG-13

Green Book is a 2018 comedy-drama directed by Peter Farrelly. It stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali as an unlikely pair who embark on a concert tour through the Deep South in 1962. Mortensen plays Tony Vallelonga, an Italian-American bouncer, who is hired to drive and protect African-American pianist, Dr. Don Shirley (Ali). To guide them on their journey, they rely on The Negro Motorist Green Book, which provides guidance to African Americans on safe havens in an era of segregation. Along the way, they form a bond and learn to confront their racial differences and prejudices. Despite the challenges they face, they ultimately develop a deep and abiding friendship.

From Rob Reiner, starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell
Rated R

Stand by Me is a coming-of-age adventure drama film directed by Rob Reiner and based on Stephen King's novella, The Body. It follows a group of four pre-teen boys in the summer of 1959 who set out to find the body of a missing boy in the Oregon woods. Along the way, they learn more about themselves, each other, and the harsh realities of life. With a stellar cast including Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell, Stand by Me celebrates the power of friendship and its ability to get us through the toughest times. The film is a classic coming-of-age story that speaks to audiences of all ages.

From Taika Waititi, starring Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House
Rated PG-13

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a 2016 New Zealand comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi. It stars Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rachel House and Oscar Kightley. The film follows the story of a defiant orphan boy, Ricky, who is taken in by a foster family in the New Zealand bush. When his foster father, Uncle Hector, dies, Ricky's troublesome behavior leads to him being on the run with Uncle Hector's dog Tupac in the New Zealand bush. With the authorities in pursuit, Ricky and Uncle Hector embark on a wild and unpredictable journey in the wilderness of New Zealand. Along the way, they form a bond and learn important lessons about family, friendship and belonging.

From Alexander Payne, starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh
Rated R

Sideways tells the story of Miles Raymond, a failed novelist and part-time wine enthusiast who is going through a mid-life crisis. He embarks on a week-long road trip to the wine country of California with his soon-to-be-married friend Jack. Along the way, Miles and Jack bond over wine tasting and bar hopping, but also struggle to confront their own shortcomings and insecurities. Miles finds himself falling for a beautiful and passionate wine pourer named Maya, while Jack pursues a waitress named Stephanie. In the end, both men ultimately come to terms with the realities of their lives and find a newfound peace in their friendship.

From Directors: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, starring Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Mike Starr
Rated PG-13

From Walt Becker, starring Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, John Travolta, William H. Macy
Rated PG-13