Road House movie poster

Road House

"Dalton lives like a loner, fights like a professional. And loves like there's no tomorrow."

May 19, 1989 1h 54m 6.7/10 (1,429 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Road House is a action/thriller film. directed by Rowdy Herrington.

Starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, and Sam Elliott

Synopsis

The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 19, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (1,429 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $30.1M 2.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$30,100,000

Production Companies

  • United Artists
  • Star Partners II
  • Silver Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Road House about?

The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves...

Who directed Road House?

Road House was directed by Rowdy Herrington.

How long is Road House?

Road House has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Road House released?

Road House was released on May 19, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Road House?

The main cast of Road House includes Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara, Marshall R. Teague.

Is Road House worth watching?

Road House has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,429 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.