What We Find on the Road - Release date, cast & where to watch

What We Find on the Road is a coming-of-age drama film directed by Chaysen Beacham and written by Bill Haney and Finn Haney. The film is produced by Beacham and Bill Haney and executive produced by Tom R. Camp, Tim Disney, David Josh Lawrence, and Adam Moyer.

The film premiered at the Victoria Film Festival on February 3, 2024, and is slated for a theatrical release in the United States on September 20, 2024.

As per Rotten Tomatoes, the synopsis of What We Find on the Road reads:

"On his 18th birthday, TJ receives a key from his estranged ex-con father, unlocking a timeworn '68 convertible and a challenge to drive across America -- in hopes of repairing his family. Supported by a band of loveable oddballs and held together by humor and grit, TJ discovers that sometimes the longest road is the fastest way to home."

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Release schedule for What We Find on the Road

TJ seen in a still from What We Find on the Road (Image via Uncommon Productions)

With a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes, What We Find on the Road is a tale about self-discovery and making amends with one's past.

Scatena & Rosner Films (S&R Films) acquired the worldwide rights to the movie in June 2024. The distribution company is also known for backing projects like It’s Okay – Go Back to Sleep and The Hermit. The film is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on September 20, 2024.

Gato Scatena, the managing director of S&R Films, spoke to Variety in June 2024:

“There’s so much heart and soul in this film that it immediately stood out to us, so we’re both proud and excited to start its roll out by bringing it to theaters nationwide this September.”

What We Find on the Road has enjoyed an exceptional run at 23 film festivals worldwide ahead of its theatrical release. Among the accolades won are 'Best Dramatic Feature Film' at the Independent Filmmakers Showcase, 'Best Lead Actor' for Finn Haney at the Pasadena International Film Festival, and the 'Gold Remi' award at the World-Fest Houston International Film Festival.

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Plot summary

The summertime tale revolves around TJ (Finn Haney) going on a quest to meet his estranged father in a 1968 convertible car right after turning 18. He hasn't seen his dad, who is a rock star and ex-convict, since he was 10 years old. Filled with excitement and apprehension, he drives 3,000 miles across the country with his best friend Jake (William Chris Sumpter) in tow.

However, TJ is up for a bumpy ride as Jake ditches him mid-way. He finishes the rest of his journey with Maeve (Katherine Laheen), confiding in her about what lies ahead.

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Cast and characters

A still from the film (Image via Uncommon Productions)

The cast of What We Find on the Road includes:

• Finn Haney as TJ
• William Chris Sumpter as Jake
• Ross Partridge as James
• Paul Guilfoyle as Billy
• Katherine Laheen as Maeve
• John Adams as Uncle John
• Billy Amaral as Jimmy
• Toby Poser as Aunt Toby
• Lily Davidson as Amber
• Frank Gillespie as Gas Station Attendant
• Bill Hartzler as Arizona Mechanic

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The streaming platform for What We Find on the Road is yet to be announced by the makers.