Road House (1989)
A Ph.D.-educated bouncer cleans up a rowdy bar, busting heads and falling for a local doctor.
The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.
How intense is Road House?
Road House is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated R.
What Road House feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpyhigh octanecampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Road House
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Is Road House scary?
No. Road House is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Road House gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Road House sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Road House OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Road House?
Road House runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream Road House?
Road House is streaming on Max.
Does Road House have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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