The Long Haul is a 2026 road drama film written and directed by David Drake (in his feature directorial debut). It stars Margo Martindale, Cole Sprouse, Stephen Root, Yalitza Aparicio, Jefferson White, and Wes Studi.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026.
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Premise
Long-haul trucking has been CJ's entire life. When she receives a letter from the parole board, everything she has been running from finally catches up to her; forcing her to deal with her past, present, and future all at once.
Cast
Margo Martindale as Carol Jane "CJ", a semitruck driver
Cole Sprouse as Alex, a semitruck driver and influencer
Stephen Root as CJ's friend
Yalitza Aparicio as Araceli, a prostitute CJ helps
Jefferson White
Wes Studi
Production
Principal photography had wrapped in March 2025, on a road drama film written and directed by David Drake, and starring Margo Martindale, Cole Sprouse, Stephen Root, Yalitza Aparicio, Jefferson White, and Wes Studi. In April 2026, the film was the first to be selected to screen at the Tribeca Festival.
Release
The Long Haul premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2026.