World Traveler is a 2001 Canadian-American drama film written and directed by Bart Freundlich, and starring Billy Crudup and Julianne Moore. It was screened at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival.
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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 as Cal
Julianne Moore as Dulcie
Cleavant Derricks as Carl
Liane Balaban as Meg
David Keith as Richard
Mary McCormack as Margaret
Karen Allen as Delores
James LeGros as Jack
Francie Swift as 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".