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5.7

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Cast & Crew

Michael Polish
Director
Jean-Marc Barr
As Jack Kerouac
Josh Lucas
As Neal Cassady
Radha Mitchell
As Carolyn Cassady
Henry Thomas
As Philip Whalen
Kate Bosworth
As Billie
Anthony Edwards
As Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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Big Sur is a movie about Jack Kerouac's quest for solitude and self-discovery in the rugged wilderness of Big Sur after the success of On the Road takes a toll on his mental health and relationships. He escapes to a cabin owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, where he confronts his inner demons and struggles with alcoholism. The film follows Kerouac's journey as he navigates his relationships with Billie, Neal Cassady, and Carolyn Cassady, and grapples with his newfound fame and its consequences. Through his experiences, Kerouac must come to terms with his own vulnerabilities and limitations in this poignant and emotionally charged film.

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You can stream Big Sur on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Big Sur include Still Alice, 3096 Days, Beautiful Boy, Moonlight, 55 Steps, Double Mommy.

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Big Sur was released in theaters on November 1, 2013.