Revolutionary Road (2008)
A young couple’s intimate, earnest search for meaning in 1950s suburbia becomes a bleak, melancholic struggle.
A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.
How intense is Revolutionary Road?
Revolutionary Road has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Revolutionary Road feels like
- Tone
- melancholybleakintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Revolutionary Road
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Revolutionary Road scary?
No. Revolutionary Road is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Revolutionary Road gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Revolutionary Road sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Revolutionary Road OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Revolutionary Road?
Revolutionary Road runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Revolutionary Road?
Revolutionary Road is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Revolutionary Road have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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