Detour

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Detour

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Released Jan 20, 2017

1h 37m

Mystery & Thriller

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Harper (Tye Sheridan), a seemingly naive law student, obsesses over the idea that his shifty stepfather (Stephen Moyer) was involved in the devastating car crash that left his mother hospitalized and comatose. While drowning his suspicions in whiskey, he suddenly finds himself engrossed in a conversation with a volatile grifter (Emory Cohen) and his stripper companion (Bel Powley). As daylight breaks, Harper soon realizes that he's in over his head with this violent duo.

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

Even with all the nods and winks, the derivations and homages, Detour is good dirty fun.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 23, 2017

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

A watchable young cast, led by Brooklyn's Emory Cohen, and some time-shifting narrative shenanigans can't quite rescue Detour from the annals of also-ran western noir.

Rated: 3/5

May 25, 2017

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Anna Smith

Empire Magazine

Sheridan, Cohen and Powley are a terrific trio in a stylish crime thriller that takes us on a trip through the seedy side of California and beyond.

Rated: 3/5

May 25, 2017

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Jason Adams

The Film Experience

The characters are never Characters, Capital C for Characters, like they need to be for something this stylized to take

Jul 6, 2021

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

The film develops in a way that could have gone gimmicky but works here, something in great part due to the editing by Kristina Hetherington and cinematography by Christopher Ross.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 18, 2020

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Lives up to its title in a more literal sense... it is merely a waste of time.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 4, 2019

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language Throughout, Drug Use, Nudity, Sexual Content and Some Strong Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In British English with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Jeremy A

I usually dont like the 2 time line thing. This worked well though. 4*

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Ronald H

Critical opinions on this movie are varied. Some critics really hated it. But the plot and the way it's presented are undeniably clever. No, it's not a character driven film. But that's not the intention. The story is told two different ways, simultaneously. If that sounds confusing, it's only confusing for a while until the "reveal." I also liked the reference to the 40's cult classic film Detour and the Paul Newman "Harper" poster in Tye Sheridan's bedroom. This may not be a heavy, philosophical work, but it's not stupid. It's actually quite devious, and it will hold your attention throughout.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Jeffrey P

A somewhat overstuffed crime drama with some decent character performances, a solid story, and interesting twists and turns along the way.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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Audience Member

Hence the expression: "If it wasn't for Bad Luck, I'd have no luck at all".

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

I don't care what the belittling comments say to tear this movie down. I thought was a great find in an ocean of formulaic movies. We need more movies that mix it up like this one did. The acting in this film is superior.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Synopsis

Harper (Tye Sheridan), a seemingly naive law student, obsesses over the idea that his shifty stepfather (Stephen Moyer) was involved in the devastating car crash that left his mother hospitalized and comatose. While drowning his suspicions in whiskey, he suddenly finds himself engrossed in a conversation with a volatile grifter (Emory Cohen) and his stripper companion (Bel Powley). As daylight breaks, Harper soon realizes that he's in over his head with this violent duo.

Director: Christopher Smith
Producer: Julie Baines, Jason Newmark, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross
Screenwriter: Christopher Smith
Distributor: Magnet Releasing
Production Co: Newscope Films, Dan Films, Metrol Technology, Head Gear Films
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Nudity|Sexual Content|Some Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 25, 2017
Runtime: 1h 37m

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