Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- melancholic
- intense
- wary
- reflective evening
- road movie marathon
What critics said
Critics found the debut an uneven but atmospheric road drama with strong performances, loose naturalism, and an effective throwback quality, while faulting its predictable, self-consciously mythic writing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Wolf rides across the desolate American West after avenging his mother's murder, and the journey becomes a search for redemption.
Wolf's Native American identity, family history, and connection to reservation life shape the conflict and his relationship to justice.
Wolf is pursued by FBI authorities after taking revenge, turning his private act of justice into a public manhunt.
The motorcycle journey moves through the remote American West, emphasizing Wolf's solitude and exposure.
Films like Road to Paloma, and why
Easy Rider
shared loose-limbed road movie structure, motorcycle travel, countercultural atmosphere, and melancholy pursuit
Smoke Signals
shared Native American protagonist, themes of family, revenge, and identity, with a grounded dramatic tone
The Rover
shared revenge-driven journey through the American landscape, restrained thriller tension, and morally conflicted protagonist
The Motorcycle Diaries
shared introspective road-film atmosphere, motorcycle culture, spiritual searching, and themes of freedom and penance
Movie Details
- Director
- Jason Momoa
- Release Date
- 2014-04-12
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (145)
Cast
- Jason Momoa
- Robert Homer Mollohan
- Lisa Bonet
- Michael Raymond-James
- Chris Browning
- Timothy V. Murphy
- Sarah Shahi
- Wes Studi
- Lance Henriksen
- Henree Alyse
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Road to Paloma about?
- A Native American fugitive rides through the American West, pursued by the law and haunted by the cost of avenging his mother.
- What is Road to Paloma like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Road to Paloma as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Road to Paloma violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Road to Paloma as moderate.
- What did critics think of Road to Paloma?
- Critics found the debut an uneven but atmospheric road drama with strong performances, loose naturalism, and an effective throwback quality, while faulting its predictable, self-consciously mythic writing.
- Which films are like Road to Paloma?
- Films with a similar feel include Easy Rider, Smoke Signals, The Rover, and The Motorcycle Diaries.
- How long is Road to Paloma?
- Road to Paloma runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Road to Paloma?
- In United States, Road to Paloma streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
