Goin' Down the Road
UNFORGETTABLE
1970 • 88 min • Drama
Synopsis
Two friends travel from Nova Scotia to Toronto in hope of finding a better life. A classic, and over 50 years later, the film has been on every TIFF list of the top 10 Canadian films ever made.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 63 Audience · 22 · 100%
Two friends leave Nova Scotia for Toronto, hoping for a fresh start and better job prospects. They navigate the challenges of city life, friendship, and adult responsibilities, learning tough lessons along the way.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some moments of frustration and despair
- Characters face economic hardship
What it models well
- Friendship
- Pursuing dreams
- Resilience
Talk about it after
- Realistic portrayal of seeking opportunity
- Challenges of adapting to new environments
- Consequences of choices
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Top billed cast
Director: Donald Shebib • Crew: William Fruet, Donald Shebib
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (22)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Franchise
- Goin' Down the Road Collection
- IMDb
- tt0065788