Revolutionary Road (2008)
Kernel Score: 79% · 4,059 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2008-12-19
Runtime: 119 minutes
Is Revolutionary Road worth watching?
Worth watching. A married couple in 1950s suburbia sees their dreams turn sour. DiCaprio and Winslet are fierce together, but this is a bleak, claustrophobic drama and not a comforting watch.
Watch it if you
- like harsh, honest dramas about marriage
- want two big lead performances
- enjoy mid-century settings
Skip it if you
- want a romantic or uplifting story
- dislike long, bitter arguments on screen
Best for: Serious date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Revolutionary Road
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Revolutionary Road parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Revolutionary Road is an R-rated drama about a troubled 1950s marriage dealing with infidelity and unhappiness.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Depicts adultery and infidelity within a strained marriage.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Revolutionary Road
If you liked Revolutionary Road, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- American Beauty (1999) — 94%: Suburban dissatisfaction, from the same director
- Little Children (2006) — 79%: Quiet suburban despair and temptation
- Far from Heaven (2002) — 78%: 1950s suburbia hiding unhappiness
- Notes on a Scandal (2006) — 80%: Tense, uncomfortable adult drama driven by two actresses
- Brief Encounter (1945) — 87%: Classic restrained story of a marriage under strain
- Road to Perdition (2002) — 84%: Mendes' other period drama, darker and more violent
Director
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Wheeler
- Kate Winslet as April Wheeler
- Kathy Bates as Mrs. Helen Givings
- Michael Shannon as John Givings
- Kathryn Hahn as Milly Campbell
- David Harbour as Shep Campbell
- Dylan Baker as Jack Ordway
- Richard Easton as Mr. Givings
- Zoe Kazan as Maureen Grube
- Jay O. Sanders as Bart Pollock
Revolutionary Road FAQ
Is Revolutionary Road worth watching?
Worth watching. A married couple in 1950s suburbia sees their dreams turn sour. DiCaprio and Winslet are fierce together, but this is a bleak, claustrophobic drama and not a comforting watch.
Where can I watch Revolutionary Road?
In the US you can stream Revolutionary Road on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Revolutionary Road OK for kids?
Revolutionary Road is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Revolutionary Road is an R-rated drama about a troubled 1950s marriage dealing with infidelity and unhappiness.
What movies are like Revolutionary Road?
If you liked Revolutionary Road, try American Beauty, Little Children, Far from Heaven and Notes on a Scandal.