Around the Bend
“The skeletons in the family closet just came out to play.”
Synopsis
A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Around the Bend (2004) Official Trailer #1 - Christopher Walken Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-05
Top Cast
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Christopher Walken
Turner Lair
David Eigenberg
John
Michael Caine
Henry Lair
Jonah Bobo
Zach Lair
Josh Lucas
Jason Lair
Eva Blaylock
Waitress (Uncredited)
Glenne Headly
Katrina
Carlos A. Cabarcas
KFC Counterman
Gerry Bamman
Albert
Jean Effron
Albert's Mother
Lily Knight
Tiffany's Saleswoman
Rick Negron
KFC Manager
David Marciano
Detective
Norbert Weisser
Walter
Laurie O'Brien
Ruth
Kathryn Hahn
Sarah
Robert Douglas Washington
College student
Michael O'Neill
Cowboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordan Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordan Roberts
- Original Score
- David Baerwald
- Original Title
- Around the Bend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Warner Independent Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Roberts
Jordan Roberts
David Baerwald
Michael Grady
Françoise Bonnot
Julie Kirkham, Elliott Lewitt, Bob Yari, Mark Gill
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Roberts
Director
Julie Kirkham
Producer
Elliott Lewitt
Producer
Sarah Knowles
Production Design
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Michael Grady
Director of Photography
J.J. Perry
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Around the Bend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Around the Bend about?
A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.
Who directed Around the Bend?
Around the Bend was directed by Jordan Roberts.
Who stars in Around the Bend?
The principal cast of Around the Bend includes Christopher Walken, David Eigenberg, Michael Caine, Jonah Bobo, Josh Lucas.
When was Around the Bend released and how long is it?
Around the Bend was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Around the Bend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Around the Bend was composed by David Baerwald.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Around the Bend?
Around the Bend holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).