The Short History of the Long Road
“A story about survival.”
Nola grew up living in a van with her father, Clint—two nomads against the world. When tragedy strikes, Nola must confront the reality of life on the road alone, learning to own her grief, her past, and her new destination.
Where to watch The Short History of the Long Road in United States
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Where is The Short History of the Long Road streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Hoopla | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Short History of the Long Road
The Short History of the Long Road is a 2019 English-language drama film directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy. The cast is led by Sabrina Carpenter, Steven Ogg, Jashaun St. John. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
The Short History of the Long Road was produced by Bicephaly Pictures, Astute Films, and Hua Wen Movie Group and made in United States of America. It was released on April 27, 2019, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Ani Simon-Kennedy
- Writers
- Ani Simon-Kennedy
- Release date
- April 27, 2019
- OTT release
- June 16, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Bicephaly Pictures, Astute Films, Hua Wen Movie Group
The Short History of the Long Road cast & crew
The Short History of the Long Road was directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy and written by Ani Simon-Kennedy.
The cast features Sabrina Carpenter as Nola, Steven Ogg as Clint, Jashaun St. John as Blue, Maggie Siff as Cheryl, Danny Trejo as Miguel, and Rusty Schwimmer as Marcie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Morgan Kibby, cinematography is by Cailin Yatsko, and it was produced by Eddie Rubin and Robert Menzies.
Is The Short History of the Long Road worth watching?
The Short History of the Long Road holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 57 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Short History of the Long Road is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Short History of the Long Road
In United States, you can stream The Short History of the Long Road on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 16, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Short History of the Long Road
Sabrina Carpenter
Nola
Steven Ogg
Clint
Jashaun St. John
Blue
Maggie Siff
Cheryl
Danny Trejo
Miguel
Rusty Schwimmer
Marcie
Renton Pexa
Camper #2
James Cady
Carl
Jean Effron
Jean
Dani Payne
Annie
The Short History of the Long Road — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Short History of the Long Road in United States?
The Short History of the Long Road is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Short History of the Long Road on Hoopla?
Yes — The Short History of the Long Road is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Short History of the Long Road in?
The Short History of the Long Road is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Short History of the Long Road?
The Short History of the Long Road runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Short History of the Long Road rated?
The Short History of the Long Road is rated 15. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
▸When did The Short History of the Long Road release on OTT?
The Short History of the Long Road became available digitally on June 16, 2020.
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