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World Traveler

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35% Tomatometer 66 Reviews 36% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Pensive New York City architect Cal (Billy Crudup) spontaneously abandons his wife and child and sets off in search of what he hopes will be a better life. During a freewheeling road trip across the U.S., Cal meets a string of strangers who find him alternately charming and destructive -- including friendly contractor Carl (Cleavant Derricks) and fellow wanderer Dulcie (Julianne Moore). He also has a distressing meeting with an old friend who questions his morality.
World Traveler

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Critics Consensus

Heavy symbolism and a repulsive lead character make World Traveler seems like a long trip.

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Jennie Punter Globe and Mail 07/10/2002
2/4
With no real redemption at the end of the road, it is nothing more than a beautiful, empty journey. Go to Full Review
Geoff Pevere Toronto Star 07/09/2002
3/5
Were it not for a sentimental resolution that explains way more about Cal than does the movie or the character any good, Freundlich's World Traveler might have been one of the more daring and surprising American movies of the year. Go to Full Review
Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 05/16/2002
4/5
This episodic, quietly affecting movie is both gritty and poetic. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 12/01/2007
4/5
Film Threat 12/06/2005
3.5/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/07/2005
2/5
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07/18/2013 I watched this two years ago, and cannot recall one single scene, plot point, or character.. See more 04/28/2013 This movie isn't worthy of Julianne Moore. She is the only good actor and portrays the only interesting character in ht movie. The lead character is just a loser, and I really don't see how he learns anything from going around cheating on his wife and luring people in only to screw them over. See more 08/15/2012 Too weird for me. And I like weird movies. See more 07/12/2012 Just can't do what "Jesus' Son" did. See more 05/30/2012 Just stay away. Could have been SO much more. See more 08/02/2010 tooooooooooooooooo slow only sparkled with moore See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Pensive New York City architect Cal (Billy Crudup) spontaneously abandons his wife and child and sets off in search of what he hopes will be a better life. During a freewheeling road trip across the U.S., Cal meets a string of strangers who find him alternately charming and destructive -- including friendly contractor Carl (Cleavant Derricks) and fellow wanderer Dulcie (Julianne Moore). He also has a distressing meeting with an old friend who questions his morality.
Director
Bart Freundlich
Producer
Howard Bernstein, Bart Freundlich, Tim Perell
Screenwriter
Bart Freundlich
Distributor
Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc., IFC Films
Production Co
Eureka Pictures, Alliance Atlantis Communications, IFC Productions
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 19, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$98.0K
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)