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Tom Green's film debut casts him as a perpetual college student narrating the raucous odyssey of four university buddies as they make their way from Ithaca, N.Y., to Austin. Their goal: retrieve an illicit video, which was mailed by mistake. Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Paulo Costanzo, DJ Qualls, Rachel Blanchard.

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Kyle : It's not cheating if you spread peanut butter on your balls and let your dog lick it off.

[Josh, Rubin and E.L. are understandably repulsed] 

Kyle : Because it's your dog.

Rubin : Jesus Christ!

Kyle : You know, because it's YOUR dog, get it?

Rubin : Yeah, we've got it.

Frat member : [Holding up a white hood]  Are you in the Ku Klux Klan?

Josh : Whoa whoa, that isn't ours.

Kyle : That's not mine!

Josh : OK, hold on, th-there's obviously some explanation.

Frat member : There is. See your boy here's an evil bigot, and now he's gonna die.

Kyle : [faints] 

E.L. : Well, there are these rules that guys have, an understanding as to what exactly constitutes cheating. Take your situation for example: it's not cheating. It's never cheating when you're in a different area code, not to mention a different state.

Kyle : That makes no sense.

E.L. : Hey, don't look at me Kyle, OK, I didn't make up the rules.

Rubin : No no, this is legit, I- I've actually read an article about this. There's a whole bunch of them, it's like- they're like loopholes. Right, for argument's sake, let's say that you were sleeping with two girls at the same time, it- it wouldn't be cheating because they would cancel each other out.

E.L. : Exactly. Or if, uh, you're too wasted to remember- it is not cheating. Because if you can't really remember it, it never really took place.

Earl Edwards : Oh, bullcrap! This is ridiculous! Why didn't you tell us where you were?

Kyle : Because I knew you'd get mad! See, look how mad you are.

Earl Edwards : [angrily]  I'M NOT MAD!

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Buckle Up and Check Out the Cast of Road Trip Then and Now

It's been 20 years since four college kids piled into the car and embarked on a tour of debauchery for a ridiculous cause in todd phillips' feature directorial debut.

How do we top Jason Biggs doing it with a pie...?

Such was surely the question on countless filmmakers' lips after the box office success of  American Pie , which spurred the urge to fill theaters with debauched hi-jinks that young gentlemen especially would find funny.

Todd Phillips  perfected that formula over the course of the 00s, and he started with 2000's  Road Trip , a raunchy gross-out fest cranked up to 11 about a fairly normal college student played by Breckin Meyer who hits the road to intercept a sex tape of him and a one-night stand that was accidentally mailed to his girlfriend, played by Rachel Blanchard , who's at another school. And of course he wouldn't embark on such an important mission alone...

Sex is had between expected and unexpected partners, a prostate is probed, French toast gets a dusting of flop sweat, a mouse is molested by Tom Green . Phillips, who also wrote the story with Scot Armstrong , packed it all in, and even borrowed Stifler from what would soon be a whole  American Pie  franchise for the ride.

"I find the term 'gross-out comedy' sort of dismissive," Phillips, ready to go to bat for whatever he was working on since the beginning, told the BBC in 2000. "It's very easy to be gross, it's very hard to be funny. I think why Road Trip  works is not because of the gross stuff, it's because of the characters."

And since 20 years is a bit of time, definitely enough time for a few twists and turns on everybody's journey, let's get a load of what these miscreants all looked like then vs. now:

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After standing out as Travis Birkenstock in  Clueless  and scoring supporting roles in  The Craft ,  Go and  The Insider , Meyer moved into the starring position in  Road Trip as Josh—a cheater (it all works out in the end) but the relatively nice, normal one of the bunch. Next up was the ensemble comedy  Rat Race  and he's the voice of Jon in the  Garfield movies with Bill Murray as the lazy, lasagna-loving cat. A regular in movies and TV, Meyer also starred in the legal dramedy  Franklin & Bash with Mark-Paul Gosselaar  and more recently appeared in Designated Survivor  and  The Fix .

He has two daughters with ex-wife Deborah Kaplan (who directed him in 2001's  Josie and the Pussycats ) and since 2017 he's been in a relationship with  The Bold and the Beautiful  actress Linsey Gofrey after they met on a dating app for people in the industry.

"I always tell him all the time, I'm like, 'I had the biggest crush on you when I was growing up. I loved Travis from Clueless,'"  Godfrey told  Soap Opera Digest   in December 2018. "And I loved him in Road Trip and all that kind of stuff. He thinks that's really funny and I think it's really funny. He was adorable and we both have big crushes on each other. He's the best!"

He had just played Stiffler in  American Pie and would have three more turns as the unhinged but well-meaning party animal down the road, but first—Josh's best friend, the mildly unhinged but well-meaning party animal E.L., in  Road Trip .

Scott dove into his subsequent type-casting with relish, starring in the bromance classic  Dude, Where's My Car?  with Ashton Kutcher and  Final Destination  (both of which also came out in 2000),  The Dukes of Hazzard ,  Mr. Woodcock and  Role Models . He also turned up in  Old School  and  Jay and Silent Bob Strikes Back and  provided the voice of Crash in four  Ice Age films. He has also starred in a number of small films, including the ensemble sci-fi thriller-comedy  Southland Tales (audiences didn't really get it either) and the Courteney Cox-directed  Just Before I Go .

He actually hasn't done much TV (his movies have quietly grossed almost $5 billion collectively in the meantime), but in 2018 was cast in Fox's  Lethal Weapon to replace the fired Clayne Crawford as the resident live wire, but the buddy-cop dramedy was canceled at the end of its third season.

Having maintained an impressively private personal life for two decades, Williams married interior designer  Olivia Korenberg  in September 2019.

Beth turned out to be the girl for Josh in the end, never mind the shady cinematic start to their relationship.

After  Road Trip , which was preceded by modeling, starring in  Varsity Blues  and playing Ruby on  Felicity , Smart reunited with Breckin Meyer in  Rat Race and co-starred in  The Butterfly Effect with Ashton Kutcher . She has appeared in a slew of films, including  Win a Date With Tad Hamilton , Starsky & Hutch ,  The Best Man ,  Just Friends (as the object of Ryan Reynolds ' long-suffering affection),  The Town and the holiday ABC Family classic  12 Dates of Christmas . Later TV work has included  Maron ,  Law & Order: SVU ,  MacGyver  and the new DC Universe web series  Stargirl with Luke Wilson , which just premiered May 18, 2020.

Smart married HGTV star Carter Oosterhouse in 2011 and they welcomed daughter Flora via surrogate in 2016.

Josh's smart-ass pal Rubin is the reason this road trip was possible, as he's the one who sent the wrong tape (Josh had also been recording innocent video messages in the era before FaceTime and Snapchat) to Josh's girlfriend, Tiffany.

Costanzo went on to co-star in 40 Days and 40 Nights with Josh Hartnett and then landed the technically plum role of Joey 's nephew Michael Tribbiani in the ultimately short-lived  Friends  spin-off. A steadier gig came as a star of the USA dramedy  Royal Pains for eight seasons, after which he had a pivotal role in the HBO series  The Night Of and joined the cast of  Designated Survivor  in season two.

Green's bum isn't on the road trip, but his character—Barry Manilow—serves as narrator and school bard. 2000 was an eventful year for the host of  The Tom Green Show— he chronicled his successful treatment for testicular cancer on his popular MTV show, and then appeared as The Chad in  Charlie's Angels  alongside then-girlfriend Drew Barrymore , whom he was married to for eight months in 2001 before filing for divorce that December.

After  Road Trip , his biggest movie was 2001's  Freddy Got Fingered , but he has written and produced and appeared in all sorts of productions over the years (including Tom Green's House Tonight , an ahead-of-his-time talk show he filmed in his living room, and Tom Green Live ), as well as done cameos and a lot of voice work.

The meek and scrawny Kyle was a sight gag in and of himself, but though he had some lows (eating adulterated French toast being the most memorable), he also ended up with Rhonda's leopard-print underpants as a souvenir from the best night of his life to date.

After  Road Trip , his movie debut, Qualls starred in his own bro comedy, 2002's  The New Guy , but is mainly known for supporting appearances in the likes of Hustle & Flow  and TV shows including  Lost ,  Criminal Minds ,  My Name Is Earl ,  The Big Bang Theory ,  Breaking Bad ,  Supernatural ,  Fargo and  The Man in the High Castle , on which he was a regular for three seasons. 

He also reprised the role of Kylie in 2009's direct-to-DVD sequel  Road Trip: Beer Pong .

After sharing with an audience that he was gay during one of his pal Jim Jeffries ' stand-up shows (in 2013 Qualls starred in  Legit , a sitcom co-created by Jeffries), Qualls took to Twitter in January 2020 to write , "It is 11:20pm. I just came out on stage at a @jimjefferies show in San Diego. Yep, I'm gay. Been gay this whole time. Tired of worrying about what people would think of me. Tired of worrying about what it would do to my career."

None of the aftermath of Rhonda's memorable sex scene, when Kyle's friends tease him, aged well, but Davis made a splash as the confident, sexy-as-hell girl Kyle loses his virginity to on the road. The model and actress went on to a career as a motivational speaker and style consultant before she died at 36 in 2011 from a pulmonary embolism following knee surgery. She was married to comedian Mike Yard from 2008 until her death.

Perfectly nice Tiffany remains none the wiser about Josh's unfaithful ways after the tape turns out  not to be what Josh thought it was, and they amicably split up.

Blanchard, the former child star ( The Kids of Degrassi Street , Are   You Afraid of the Dark? ) who played Cher when  Clueless was briefly a sitcom, has since worked alongside a slew of talented actors, but her most recognizable film since  Road Trip  is the instant-cult-classic  Snakes on a Plane . Up next, however, she's in Adrian Lyne 's thriller  Deep   Water , the film that brought co-stars Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas together off-camera, due out in November 2020.

Her TV work includes  7th Heaven ,  Peep Show ,  Psych ,  Fargo and Audience Network's  You Me Her , which has been renewed for a fifth and final season.

In 2014, Blanchard told ABC News that anything online saying she had a husband named Adrian Brown and two kids was a lie. "That's a rumor," she said. "I think I have an Internet stalker, who started that and then won't take it down. I keep having it taken down and he keeps putting it back up. But I don't have a husband, I don't have two kids."

She has since married composer Jeremy Turner and they have a daughter, Maxine.

The star of stage and screen who originated the role of Mark in  Rent  and Lucas in If/Then  on Broadway can play a chilling villain, see anti-Semite McGoo in  School Ties  and Josh, obsessive TA turned cult leader, in  Road Trip . He's appeared in numerous indie films over the years, as well as bigger fare such as  A Beautiful Mind  and the 2005 movie adaptation of  Rent , and his more recent TV work includes  Psych ,  The Knick ,  The Good Fight  and  13 Reasons Why . He currently stars on CBS All Access'  Star Trek: Discovery  as Lt. Commander Paul Stamets.

In 2017, Rapp changed the course of a lot of things when he said in an interview that Kevin Spacey had made a sexual advance toward him when he was 14 and Spacey was 26, which triggered a spiral of accusations  that resulted in Spacey being fired from  House of Cards . (Spacey said he didn't remember doing any such thing, but if he did so while drunk, he was deeply sorry.)

"I felt bad for the hundreds of people who were working on the show," Rapp said a year later, reflecting on how swiftly Spacey's career collapsed after he came forward. The actor told BuzzFeed he was "relieved" when  House of Cards returned for another season without Frank Underwood.

In November 2019, Rapp announced that he was engaged to his partner,  Ken Ithiphol .

The before-and-after of the prominent character actor never gets old. Suplee had already excelled at comedy (the only one who can't see the optical illusion in Mallrats ;   a high school bully's strongman in Boy Meets World ) and drama (as  Edward Norton 's racist lump of a friend in  American History X ) by the time he had a small role in Road Trip  as Ed. He was played a high school football player in  Remember the Titans in 2000 and went on to co-star in  My Name Is Earl  from 2005 to 2009. His film resume includes  The Butterfly Effect ,  Cold Mountain , Unstoppable ,  The Wolf of Wall Street ,  Deepwater Horizon and the Norton-directed  Motherless Brooklyn ,   and more recent TV work includes Hulu's  Chance , the new  Twin Peaks , and Netflix's  The Ranch  and  The Santa Clarita Diet .

He has four children with Brandy Lewis , his wife since 2006, and in January 2020—after almost a lifetime of yo-yo dieting and gaining and losing hundreds of pounds—he proudly revealed off his new muscled physique

The  News Radio  star and all-around quirky fellow had a brief cameo as an obviously strange motel clerk.

Amid several arrests over the years, some of them involving indecent exposure and groping other men, Dick has been open about struggling with substance abuse that has had him in and out of rehab. But despite the toxic behavior, he has stayed busy, having his own sketch show,  The Andy Dick Show , on MTV for a couple years; becoming a regular on the dais at celebrity roasts; releasing a few comedy albums; and doing a lot of cameos as an oddball in the likes of  Community , Maron ,  Workaholics and Netflix's  Sense8 . 

Dick has a son from his first marriage, to Ivone Kowalczyk, and a son and daughter with partner Lena Sved—who obtained a restraining order against Dick in 2018, claiming he had gotten belligerent in front of their son, who in turn locked his drunken father out of the house.

As "French Toast Guy," an otherwise unnamed diner cook, he amiably agreed to give Kyle a new plate of French toast  without powdered sugar, and proceeded to remove the sugar in every obscene way imaginable and serve it back to him.

Sanz had joined the cast of  Saturday Night Live  in 1998 and stayed until 2006, while also building a resume of small but standout comedic roles in the likes of  Boat Trip, School for Scoundrels, Lucky You, Step Brothers, Year One and Bachelorette. He's also the voice of Duncan in Wreck-It-Ralph and Ralph Breaks the Internet . His acting on TV has included  30 Rock ,  House of Lies ,  Parks and Recreation ,  Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ,  Modern Family ,  Scorpion ,  GLOW  and  The Mandalorian .

In 2008 he revealed that he'd lost about 100 pounds, and later said on The Tonight Show that he'd been working out more and cut out alcohol.

Sanz is quiet about his persona life, but he married his wife Jenn in 2015.

A prolific improv comedian and star of  Mr. Show  and  The Larry Sanders Show  long before she became the unflappable IT wiz Chloe O'Brian on  24 , Rajskub had a quick turn in  Road Trip  as school bus dispatcher Blind Brenda whose intuition (and middle finger) works just fine.

Road Trip was just an early stop on the journey for Phillips, who got his start making documentaries ( Frat House put him on the map) and then went on to direct and/or write Old School ,  Starsky & Hutch ,  School for Scoundrels ,  The Hangover  (as well as  Part II  and  Part III ),  Due Date , War Dogs and  Joker . He also produced  A Star Is Born with longtime buddy Bradley Cooper, who in turn was a co-producer on  Joker , which was nominated for 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actor (as well as every other major award), and  Hildur Guðnadóttir won for Best Original Score.

"I'm writing another comedy," Phillips told the BBC in 2000. "But don't worry, it's not a teen movie at all." Just adults who start a fraternity, that's all, and it's spectacular.

Road Trip made almost $120 million worldwide and put Phillips on the dude-comedy map—though, as he would be quick to point out, each of those dudes has a purpose.

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Cast of Road Trip: Meet the Stars of the Ultimate Adventure Comedy from 2000

If you’re a fan of raunchy college comedies, then you’ve probably heard of “Road Trip.” This 2000 DreamWorks film directed by Todd Phillips follows four college friends on an 1,800-mile road trip to retrieve an illicit tape mistakenly mailed to a girlfriend. The film features a talented cast that includes Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Paulo Costanzo, and DJ Qualls.

The main cast of Road Trip consists of four college friends: Josh, E.L., Rubin, and Kyle. Josh is played by Breckin Meyer, who you might recognize from his roles in “Clueless” and “Garfield.” Seann William Scott, best known for his role as Stifler in the “American Pie” franchise, plays E.L. Paulo Costanzo plays Rubin, and DJ Qualls plays Kyle. The film also features a number of memorable supporting characters, including Amy Smart as Josh’s long-distance girlfriend, Beth, and Tom Green as Barry, a bizarre and unpredictable student at the college the friends attend.

“Road Trip” has become something of a cult classic over the years, thanks in part to its memorable cast and its unapologetically raunchy humor. But the film is more than just a series of crude jokes. It’s a story about friendship, loyalty, and the lengths we’ll go to for the people we care about. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the film or you’re watching it for the first time, there’s something to be appreciated in the way that “Road Trip” balances its humor with its heart.

Key Takeaways

• “Road Trip” is a 2000 comedy film directed by Todd Phillips and starring Breckin Meyer, Seann William Scott, Paulo Costanzo, and DJ Qualls.
• The film follows four college friends on a road trip to retrieve an illicit tape mistakenly mailed to a girlfriend.
• “Road Trip” has become a cult classic thanks to its memorable cast, unapologetically raunchy humor, and its heartwarming portrayal of friendship and loyalty.

Main Cast of Road Trip

Lead Actors

The main cast of “Road Trip” is led by Breckin Meyer, who plays Josh Parker, the protagonist of the film. Josh is a college student who takes a road trip with his friends to retrieve a video tape he accidentally mailed to his long-distance girlfriend. Seann William Scott plays E.L., Josh’s best friend who is always up for an adventure. Amy Smart plays Beth, Josh’s girlfriend, while DJ Qualls plays Kyle, a shy and nerdy student who joins the group on their trip.

Supporting Actors

The supporting cast of “Road Trip” includes Rachel Blanchard as Tiffany, the girl who Josh accidentally cheats on Beth with. Tom Green plays Barry, the group’s eccentric and unpredictable friend who tags along for the ride. Paulo Costanzo plays Rubin, a hypochondriac who is constantly worried about his health. Anthony Rapp plays Jacob, a student who helps the group when they get stranded on the road. Andy Dick plays the motel clerk who has a run-in with the group, while Ethan Suplee plays Ed, a mechanic who helps them fix their car.

Other notable supporting actors include Horatio Sanz as French Toast Guy, Rhoda Griffis as Tour Group Mom, Mary Lynn Rajskub as Blind Brenda, Mia Amber Davis as Rhonda, Fred Ward as Earl Edwards, Marla Sucharetza as Sperm Bank Nurse, Ellen Albertini Dow as Grandma, Edmund Lyndeck as Old Timer, Jessica Cauffiel as The Wrong Tiffany, Kohl Sudduth as Foot Guard, Wendell B. Harris Jr. as Motel Manager, Rini Bell as Lingerie Clerk, Jaclyn DeSantis as Cheerleader, and Jimmy Kimmel as the guy who gets his car stolen.

Character Analysis

As you watch the movie “Road Trip,” you’ll come across several characters that are both funny and relatable. Here’s a quick analysis of some of the main characters in the movie:

Josh Parker

Josh Parker is the main protagonist in the movie and is played by Breckin Meyer. He is a college student who is in a long-distance relationship with his girlfriend Tiffany. He is also a best friend to his three roommates. Josh is a very relatable character, and you can’t help but root for him as he goes on a crazy road trip to save his relationship.

E.L. is played by Horatio Sanz and is one of Josh’s roommates. He is a big guy who is always hungry and loves to eat. E.L. is also gay, and his sexuality is portrayed in a very friendly and accepting manner throughout the film.

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow is a tour group mom who is also on the road trip with the guys. She is played by actress Rhoda Griffis, and her character is a hilarious addition to the movie. She is always trying to keep her group of tourists in line and is often exasperated by the antics of the college students.

Kyle Edwards

Kyle Edwards is played by DJ Qualls and is another one of Josh’s roommates. He is a shy and awkward guy who is always trying to impress his crush. Kyle’s character is very relatable, and you can’t help but feel sorry for him as he goes through some embarrassing situations on the road trip.

Rubin Carver

Rubin Carver is played by actor Paulo Costanzo and is the final roommate in the group. He is a bit of a ladies’ man and is always trying to hook up with girls. Rubin’s character is a bit over-the-top, but he provides a lot of laughs throughout the movie.

Overall, the characters in “Road Trip” are all very relatable and funny. Whether you’re a college student or not, you’ll find something to enjoy in this movie.

Plot Overview

If you’re a fan of college comedies, then you’ve probably heard of the classic film, “Road Trip.” The movie follows four college friends who embark on a wild adventure to retrieve an illicit sex tape that was mistakenly mailed to one of their girlfriends.

The story begins at Ithaca College, where Josh Parker, played by Breckin Meyer, has a one-night stand with Beth, a beautiful sorority girl. Unfortunately, his friend, Rubin, accidentally mails the homemade porn tape to Josh’s long-distance girlfriend, Tiffany. In a panic, Josh and his friends, E.L., played by Paulo Costanzo, and Kyle, played by DJ Qualls, borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape before Tiffany sees it.

Their journey takes them on a wild ride through various cities and towns, including a stop at a seedy motel where they encounter a snake and a sperm bank where they attempt to sell their sperm to make some quick cash. Along the way, they also run into a fraternity that they had a run-in with in the past, leading to some hilarious hijinks.

As they travel further south, the group experiences some unexpected setbacks, including a stolen school bus and a run-in with the law. But with their friendship and determination, they push forward to their final destination: Austin, Texas, where they hope to retrieve the tape before it’s too late.

Overall, “Road Trip” is a hilarious and entertaining look at college life and the crazy adventures that can happen on a road trip. It’s a must-see for anyone who loves a good comedy and is looking for a fun way to spend a couple of hours. And if you’re a fan of the film, be sure to check out the sequel, “Road Trip: Beer Pong,” which follows a new group of college students on their own wild adventure.

Behind The Scenes

If you’re a fan of the 2000 American road sex comedy film Road Trip, you might be curious about what went on behind the scenes. Let’s take a closer look at some of the behind-the-scenes details.

Firstly, it’s important to note that Ivan Reitman was one of the producers of Road Trip. Reitman is a well-known producer and director, with credits including The New Guy, Old School, and Felicity. He’s also the father of Jason Reitman, who directed the recent Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

In terms of the cast, there were some notable names involved in Road Trip. One of the lead actors was Breckin Meyer, who had previously appeared in films such as Clueless and Can’t Hardly Wait. Another actor in the film was DJ Qualls, who would go on to appear in Breaking Bad, Supernatural, and Legit.

The film also featured Amy Smart, who had previously appeared in The Butterfly Effect and would later appear in The Man in the High Castle. Tom Green was another actor in the film, and he had previously hosted The Tom Green Show on MTV .

Road Trip was produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Famous Productions, and it was released on August 11, 2000. The film was directed by Todd Phillips, who would later go on to direct The Hangover trilogy and Joker.

Overall, Road Trip was a fun and raunchy comedy that has remained popular with audiences over the years. If you’re a fan of the film, it’s interesting to learn more about the people and processes that went into making it.

Misty Holler

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2000 Directed by Todd Phillips

The greatest college tradition of all.

From the director of the Hangover trilogy and Joker, Road Trip is a raunchy college comedy classic. After an Ithaca college student films his one-night stand with a beautiful sorority girl, he discovers one of his friends has accidentally mailed the homemade porn tape to his girlfriend. In a frenzy, he must borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape. Featuring a talented cast that includes Breckin Meyer, Rachel Blanchard, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Fred Ward, Tom Green, Anthony Rapp, Andy Dick, and Ethan Suplee.

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Review by CosmonautMarkie ★★ 36

I’ve decided to watch every 90s/early 2000s boner comedy I can find. In this one a character looks straight into the camera and says “Boner time.”

Review by Jizzmonkey ★★★★ 4

Apparently this movie is for moronic immature assholes. I can't see how that can be true, coz I loved it.

Review by goncaloacosta ½ 1

The director of Joker, Todd Phillips, bringing us another masterpiece portrait of mental illness, with an Oscar worthy performance by Tom Green.

Review by Eli Hayes ★★★½

"Tiny salmon swimming in a stream. Tiny salmon chasing that impossible dream. The mynah bird says, 'Caw. Ca-Caw.' The chimpanzee says, 'EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!' The friendly owl says, 'Hoo, hoo-hoo.' But the salmon can only say, 'Bloobloobloobloo. Blooboloobloobloo. Blooboloobolooooo-Blooblooo-Bloobloobloo.' And it's sad."

Review by Will Sloan

In a framing device that screams "Tom Green became very, very popular sometime between filming and postproduction," a minor character played by Tom Green narrates this movie.

Good? Bad? What ultimately matters about this movie is that the nude scene featuring Amy Smart was discussed in hushed and reverential tones on the schoolyard when I was in sixth grade.

Review by megan ★★★ 1

“i would die for tom green.” - only me

Review by Justin Peterson ★★★½ 5

Time to gather up the raunchy teen humor of 'American Pie', and hit the road for this charming, punchy, but disposable comedy.

"Take your situation for example: it's not cheating. It's never cheating when you're in a different area code, not to mention a different state ... That makes no sense."

I had nearly forgotten about this little college sex comedy that I did check out numerous times during my early High School years. As a whole, Road Trip is one of those typical teen movies that you would randomly go see with a bunch of friends for some laughs. But on this rewatch it was amusing to remember all the wild moments that do make Road Trip stand out.…

Review by Zayn Nafi ★★★½ 1

Fun fact, the guy licking the Amy's foot on the bus is Tod Phillips, the director on this movie, and also the director of movie Joker

Review by Dan Abel ★★★½ 1

"Invested!? Who are you, Charles Schwab!?"

"Socrates. He was like the Vince McMahon of philosophy. He started it all."

Barry is leading a group of possible new enrollees and their parents on a tour of the grounds for the University of Ithaca. He's a slacker that has been a student at the campus for eight years so he knows the ins and outs. When the group becomes uninterested in the history of the establishment he tells them the tale of a student he knew years ago named Josh Parker. Josh dated his best friend, a girl named Tiffany from when they were kids all the way up through high school but they ended up going to different colleges, Josh in…

Review by Justin Decloux ½ 1

If this were a just world, Todd Phillips would not be allowed within 100-yards of a camera.

It is not a just world.

It is hell.

Review by ☆ maria ☆ ★★★½ 3

rubin carver looks like a curly-headed version of aaron taylor-johnson. basically what I'm saying is that I have a crush on rubin.

Review by Mario 🟠🟢🔵 ★★★½ 4

There sure was a lot of tripping down that road. At least I was tripping a lot.

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Josh showed up at the party, there were some games and entertainment happening. Meanwhile, upstairs in one of the bedrooms, Barry was hanging out with two girls.

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Best Road Trip Movies, Ranked

Y earning for the open road? Look no further! Hollywood is no stranger to producing entertaining road trip movies that feature iconic cross-country adventures. While some audiences just can’t seem to get enough of this comedy staple, others flock to theaters for films that take a more heartfelt approach to the genre, utilizing the road trip as a way to express maturation, character development, and coming-of-age themes. Sometimes it's nice to live vicariously through the lives of these big-screen characters. With such an impressive list of beloved classics to choose from, determining the greatest among these films is difficult.

Updated May 18th, 2023: If you're a fan of the open road, you'll be glad to know this article was recently updated with new content by fellow travel enthusiast Amanda Minchin .

So whether you're yearning for some comedic relief from life's difficulties or are just wanting to see the world from a new perspective, these films, with their array of hijinks and chaos, will prove entertaining for audiences of all ages. Instead of needing to hop in the car, sit down, grab the remote, and explore the open road from the comfort of your home. Here is our deep dive into the best road trip movies throughout cinema history.

Dumb and Dumber

The iconic buddy-comedy Dumb and Dumber stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels as two dimwitted yet well-meaning friends who set off on a cross-country road trip from Providence, Rhode Island, to Aspen, Colorado, in order to return a briefcase full of money.

Related: Why Dumb and Dumber Is a Perfect Road Trip Movie

The charm of this film lies in the delightful ignorance of Lloyd and Harry, whose personas simply don’t allow for a light bulb moment. They have absolutely no desire to either learn or grow during their hilariously harrowing journey and, as a result, they ultimately go off on many a zany adventure without learning all that much. Dumb and Dumber found great success at the box office upon its release, becoming one of the most iconic of 1994 .

Y Tu Mamá También

Y Tu Mamá También is the coming-of-age tale of two teenage boys who set out on a road trip with an older woman in her late twenties. This Alfonso Cuaron road movie features a talented cast, including Diego Luna, Gael García Bernal, and Maribel Verdú, who shine against the backdrop of Mexico’s economic and political realities in 1999.

This intimate and tender story is also an exploration of sexuality and maturity. The young men's journey leads to self-discovery and a loss of innocence amidst the stunning road trip setting. The film uses travel and journey as a metaphor. As a result, audiences are able to witness the transformation of the leads from adolescence to adulthood in a fresh and authentic way.

Easy Rider is arguably one of the most important road trip movies in cinema history. This film, which received critical praise upon its release, is credited with helping to spark the New Hollywood era of the 1970s. This 1969 independent road drama tells the story of two bikers who embark on a journey through the American South and Southwest, transporting the proceeds of a cocaine deal.

The film stars Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper as the lead bikers, alongside the memorable performance of Jack Nicholson as the boozy lawyer they pick up along the way. This classic flick focuses heavily on the journey, not the destination, as the free-spirited bikers get a harsh dose of reality during their travels across the country.

It Happened One Night

It Happened One Night is an infamous screwball comedy , and with good reason. Widely considered the first, it soon became the roadmap for others to follow after its release in the early 30s. The movie also arguably launched the careers of stars Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable. In the film, Colbert played an heiress on the run back to her true love. Gable, meanwhile, played the intrepid reporter following shortly behind. They travel from Florida to New York in increasingly jerry-rigged modes of transportation and, of course, wind up falling in love in the process.

At the time, a movie about an unmarried couple traveling together was sure to ruffle a few feathers. Considered a Pre-Code film (though the Hays Code was in effect, it was not officially enforced for all pictures until shortly thereafter), this movie managed to skirt the censors by covering any sense of impropriety with snappy dialogue, cheeky humor, and endless innuendo... thus creating the screwball comedy in the process. For example, Frank Capra and crew got around the pair sharing a room together during their travels by dividing said room with a bedsheet that the characters literally nickname “The Walls of Jericho.” Any source of seduction was at most a suggestion, as demonstrated by Colbert’s last-ditch use of her *gasp* bare leg to hail a passing car, though that too was considered rather scandalous in passing.

The touching and deeply endearing 1988 classic Rain Man tells the story of conceited jerk Charlie Babbitt who, upon his wealthy father’s death, discovers the inheritance has been left to his unknown autistic-savant brother Raymond. Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman deliver powerful performances as Charlie and Raymond, for which the latter earned an Academy Award.

As the brothers travel from Cincinnati to Los Angeles, Charlie witnesses the restrictions of Raymond’s condition and, in turn, gains a new perspective on life. The film’s unique premise and the chemistry between Cruise and Hoffman as they travel the country, make this a road trip staple.

Little Miss Sunshine

Oscar-winning dramedy Little Miss Sunshine features an all-star cast (including Steve Carell, Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, and Abigail Breslin). It tells the story of a barely-functional family who are determined to get their daughter to the finals of a beauty pageant. Setting off in their VW bus (which requires a rolling start), the Hoover clan soon embark on an 800-mile road trip to California. Their goal of reaching the beauty pageant is what ultimately brings the family together.

The script for this film is both funny and heartfelt, and Michael Arndt received the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his effort. The colorful characters add depth and humor to the plot, which is tied up nicely by the end. Little Miss Sunshine was one of those indie films from the 2000s that broke out with mainstream audiences, and part of that is it perfectly captures what it is like to be stuck with one's family for a long road trip.

Into the Wild

This film is for those whose wanderlust leads them to less tread pastures. Based on the book by Jon Krakauer, Into The Wild tells the true story of an Emory college graduate and athlete who renounces his family fortune and sets off on a hitchhiking adventure that leads him deep into the Alaskan wilderness. Written, directed, and produced by Sean Penn, the film version stars Emile Hirsch as Chris McCandless, a.k.a. Alexander Supertramp.

Upon its release, the film was nominated for many awards, including Golden Globes and Academy Awards. It was soon added to many of the top lists that year. The abandoned bus that housed the final days of the real-life McCandless even became a pilgrimage site for fans until it had to be airlifted to a safer location. Those wanting to dive into a smaller, safer venture should carve out the 2 ½ hours for this film.

Almost Famous

The critically acclaimed Cameron Crowe dramedy Almost Famous is the ultimate coming-of-age film with an ensemble cast of Hollywood heavy hitters like Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, and Jason Lee. The movie is loosely based on Crowe's own experience as a writer for Rolling Stone magazine.

Almost Famous tells the story of a young 1970s Rolling Stone journalist William Miller and his epic journey of self-discovery as he travels with the fictitious rock band Stillwater. As he follows them across the country, William experiences the highs and lows of adolescence: falling in love, being rejected, making friends, and ultimately accepting himself. The movie received critical acclaim and numerous accolades and is included in many lists of the greatest films ever made.

Thelma and Louise

Arguably the ultimate female buddy movie , 1991’s Thelma and Louise tells the unforgettable tale of two best friends who take off for the open road after a tragic event forces them to flee for greener pastures. Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon star as the ride-or-die duo who zip across the country in Thelma’s 1966 Ford Thunderbird.

Related: How Thelma and Louise Is a Queer Allegory

The iconic friendship of the film's titular leads, impressively performed by Davis and Sarandon, firmly cements it as a landmark feminist film. The movie also features a young Brad Pitt in one of his first major roles as a drifter who catches Thelma's eye. The iconic ending of Thelma and Louise remains one of the greatest in Hollywood history to this day.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert quickly cemented Australia’s cultural status as a producer of quirky, independent cinema when it was first released in 1994. What could have ended as a dumpster fire of epic proportions was instead a surprisingly tender and thoughtful road movie. Featuring a soundtrack of campy classics bolstered by supreme performances from Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, and Guy Pearce, the plot follows two drag queens and one transgender woman as they go on tour in Australia.

While the movie arguably may have been even better having an actual trans woman or drag culture enthusiast cast, the trio sure put on one hell of a show as they traverse the literal Outback in sequins, beads, and platform heels. The film, which was written and directed by Stephan Elliott, would later be adapted into a musical. The play premiered in Sydney in 2006 before touring throughout the country. It would eventually be welcomed onto the Broadway stage a few years later in 2011.

The Blues Brothers

Beloved Saturday Night Live alums John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd reprised their sketch characters for the silver screen as “Joliet” Jake Blues and blood brother Elwood in 1980s The Blues Brothers . The pair are hilarious as sleazy musicians who make it their mission to save the orphanage they were raised in from foreclosure.

The classic comedy focuses on Jake and Elwood as they reunite their R&B band and travel around Chicago in their “bluesmobile,” playing music for money. With exciting car chases, comical shootouts, and unforgettable musical numbers, The Blues Brothers remains an iconic classic of road-trip cinema.

National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

This film kick-started a beloved comedy franchise that continues to this day. 1983’s National Lampoon’s Vacation focuses on the Griswold family as their patriarch leads them on a cross-country trip to an amusement park... Naturally, chaos and hilarity arise. The ultimate success of this movie led to a barrage of sequels.

Starring Saturday Night Live alum Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, Vacation also features the talents of Beverly D’Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, and Dana Barron as his wife and less-than-adoring children. Chase is brilliant as the comical and determined Clark. This outrageous farce depicts the reality of a family on vacation. None of them are perfect, and all of them are full of endearing dysfunction as they try and fail to have a good time.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Comedy legends Steve Martin and John Candy partnered up with famed director John Hughes for 1987’s Planes, Trains and Automobiles . Martin starred as uptight Neal Page, while Candy portrayed the overbearing but kind-hearted Del Griffith. Stuck together, the pair join forces in an effort to get Neal home to Chicago in time for his family's Thanksgiving dinner. Because of this, it has since become a Thanksgiving classic.

The chemistry between the two leads in this film is as effortless as it is hilarious. This movie features plenty of sidesplitting situations while also being surprisingly emotional at times. Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a heartfelt flick that utilizes its comedic talent to the fullest. Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a comedic masterpiece that has endured for decades.