Road to Perdition (2002)
A hitman's son witnesses a murder, forcing them on a gritty, suspenseful journey of revenge and survival.
Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.
How intense is Road to Perdition?
Road to Perdition is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Road to Perdition feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Road to Perdition
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Is Road to Perdition scary?
No. Road to Perdition is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Road to Perdition gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Road to Perdition sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Road to Perdition OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Road to Perdition?
Road to Perdition runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream Road to Perdition?
Road to Perdition is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Road to Perdition have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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