One for the Road movie poster

One for the Road

September 23, 2009 1h 46m 6.2/10 (29 votes)

Originally released in 2009. One for the Road is a drama film. directed by Philippe Godeau.

Starring François Cluzet, Mélanie Thierry, and Michel Vuillermoz

Synopsis

Herve, the head of a press agency, is traveling fast down a road headed in only one direction: self-destruction. He is an alcoholic, and his drinking is wrecking his marriage, family and career. In desperation and still in denial, he checks into a detox clinic in Geneva, his last-chance saloon. There he meets a group of fellow sufferers and one person in particular, a young woman named Magali, who help him to see life other than through the bottom of an empty bottle.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (29 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Pan-Européenne
  • StudioCanal
  • France 3 Cinéma
  • Wild Bunch
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is One for the Road about?

Herve, the head of a press agency, is traveling fast down a road headed in only one direction: self-destruction. He is an alcoholic, and his drinking is wrecking his marriage, family and career. In...

Who directed One for the Road?

One for the Road was directed by Philippe Godeau.

How long is One for the Road?

One for the Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was One for the Road released?

One for the Road was released on September 23, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in One for the Road?

The main cast of One for the Road includes François Cluzet, Mélanie Thierry, Michel Vuillermoz, Anne Consigny, Éric Naggar.