World Traveler
World Traveler is a 2001 drama film directed by Bart Freundlich, and starring Billy Crudup and Julianne Moore. It was screened at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival.Premise
The plot concerns a restless New Yorker named Cal who one day drives off into the open road, leaving his wife and infant son behind, and, along the way, meets a number of unusual characters. The film uses numerous songs by Willie Nelson.Cast
- Billy Crudup... Cal
- Julianne Moore... Dulcie
- Cleavant Derricks... Carl
- Liane Balaban... Meg
- David Keith... Richard
- Mary McCormack... Margaret
- Karen Allen... Delores
- James LeGros... Jack
- Francie Swift... Joanie
Production
Filming took place in Alabama, Florida, and the Oregon towns of Pacific City and Enterprise.Reception
The film has a 34% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes, based on 67 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Heavy symbolism and an repulsive lead character make World Traveler seem like a long trip".
