The read
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do. Most of the 3,246 2000s drama movies in this catalog score higher.
Synopsis
When her boyfriend is arrested for marijuana possession, Joleen Reedy and her 11-year-old daughter, Tara, take refuge with Joleen's aimless brother, James. Joleen soon runs off with a truck driver, and James is unable to meet his responsibilities. After Child Protective Services takes possession of Tara, James abducts her from a foster home, and the two travel from California to Utah, where his abusive father lives.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic40/100
Audiences rate it 21 points higher than critics do.
107 audience votes
Key crew
- William MaherDirector
- Zac StanfordWriter
- Christopher YoungOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Nick StahlJames
- AnnaSophia RobbTara
- Charlize TheronJoleen
- Woody HarrelsonRandall
- Dennis HopperMr. Reedy
- Deborra-Lee FurnessDanni
- Callum Keith RennieWill
- Amy MatysioSharon
- Simon ChinRandall's Friend
- Mathew St. PatrickDetective #1
- George GrassickCop #1
- Mike EnnisCop #2
