Road House (2024)
Kernel Score: 75% · 2,876 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Thriller
Released: 2024-03-08
Runtime: 121 minutes
Is Road House worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A loud, dumb and fairly fun remake with Jake Gyllenhaal as a brawling bouncer. The fights are well staged and the tone is knowingly silly; if you want more than that, it will feel thin.
Watch it if you
- like bar-brawl action
- enjoy a big, silly star vehicle
- want an easy action night
Skip it if you
- want a serious story
- dislike CGI-heavy fights
Best for: Pizza-and-action night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Road House
- Stream: Prime Video, Hulu
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
Road House parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Road House (2024) is an R-rated action thriller centered on bare-knuckle fighting and bouncer violence at a Florida bar.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent brawls, MMA-style fighting, and bouncer confrontations drive the action-heavy plot.
- Language: Moderate — Rated R, consistent with strong language typical of gritty action films.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Bar setting implies alcohol consumption throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Road House
If you liked Road House, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Nobody (2021) — 89%: Quiet man turns out to be a seriously capable fighter
- The Bourne Identity (2002) — 84%: Tight, grounded action with a capable lead
- Edge of Tomorrow (2014) — 91%: Fast, funny action with a strong lead
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) — 79%: Buddy-cop action with plenty of banter
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) — 88%: Stylish fight film with plenty of attitude
Director
Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton
- Conor McGregor as Knox
- Billy Magnussen as Ben Brandt
- Travis Van Winkle as Dex
- Darren Barnet as Sam
- Daniela Melchior as Ellie
- Jessica Williams as Frankie
- Joaquim de Almeida as Sheriff
- Hannah Love Lanier as Charlie
- J. D. Pardo as Dell
Road House FAQ
Is Road House worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A loud, dumb and fairly fun remake with Jake Gyllenhaal as a brawling bouncer. The fights are well staged and the tone is knowingly silly; if you want more than that, it will feel thin.
Where can I watch Road House?
In the US you can stream Road House on Prime Video and Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Road House OK for kids?
Road House is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Road House (2024) is an R-rated action thriller centered on bare-knuckle fighting and bouncer violence at a Florida bar.
What movies are like Road House?
If you liked Road House, try Nobody, The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow and Lethal Weapon 2.