road movie
/ˈroʊd ˌmuːvi/
Meaning
A film genre in which the main characters embark on a journey on the road, usually experiencing personal growth, bonding, or life-altering events along the way. The physical journey often serves as a metaphor for their internal psychological development.
Examples
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We watched a classic road movie last night about two friends driving across the country.
We watched a classic road movie last night about two friends driving across the country.
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The film starts as a family drama but quickly turns into a hilarious road movie.
The film starts as a family drama but quickly turns into a hilarious road movie.
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I love how road movies use changing landscapes to reflect the characters' inner emotions.
I love how road movies use changing landscapes to reflect the characters' inner emotions.
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Their latest release is a melancholic road movie set in the American Southwest.
Their latest release is a melancholic road movie set in the American Southwest.
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If you enjoy coming-of-age stories, you should definitely check out this road movie.
If you enjoy coming-of-age stories, you should definitely check out this road movie.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I love watching street movies about people traveling across America.
✓ I love watching road movies about people traveling across America.
'Street' refers to urban paved paths, whereas 'road' implies long-distance travel between cities or regions.
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✗ This is my favorite way movie because they drive through beautiful landscapes.
✓ This is my favorite road movie because they drive through beautiful landscapes.
'Way' refers to a direction or method, not the physical highway where these films take place.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Their new film is a classic ___ about three siblings driving a beat-up van to California.
💡 A genre of film focused on a long journey.
Show answer
road movie
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I've always loved the sense of freedom and adventure you get from a good ___.
💡 A movie where characters spend most of their time traveling on highways.
Show answer
road movie