A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call "The Leisure Seeker".A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call "The Leisure Seeker".A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call "The Leisure Seeker".
- Awards
- 3 wins & 11 nominations
David Silverman
- Pennsylvania Campground Man
- (as David Marshall Silverman)
Lucy Catharine Haskill
- Pennsylvania Campground Woman
- (as Lucy Catherine Haskill)
Helen LeRoy
- Farm Woman
- (as Helen Abell)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis movie was based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Michael Zadoorian.
- GoofsWhen Ella and John toast champagne in the hotel, John's glass is half bubbly foam just before they lock arms, then seconds later when they drink the toast the wine in the glass is smooth (like Ella's).
- Quotes
Will Spencer: So you know what happened, when was it, last year? I opened their bedroom door and she was on the bed and he was kneeling in front of her and... I can't even say it.
Jane Spencer: Dad was muff diving? Yodelling in the canyon?
Will Spencer: I wanted to vomit.
Jane Spencer: Why? I hope it happens to me when I'm their age.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Discovering Film: Helen Mirren (2019)
- SoundtracksIt's Too Late
Written by Carole King (as C. King), Toni Stern (as T. Stern)
(c) 1971 Colgems-EMI Music Inc.
Publishing for Italy: EMI Music Publishing Italia S.r.l.
Performed by Carole King
(p) Originally released 1971
All rights reserved by Ode Records
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Italy S.p.A.
Featured review
I saw this at an AARP pre-screening and found it to be funny and poignant. The entire audience, composed of young and old people, laughed aloud and applauded often throughout the film. Why? Because the topic, situations presented, and dialogue resonated with experiences common to the lives of everyone watching.
The film addresses topics not often seen in films: intimate loving relationships and romance in the elderly, Alzheimer's, end-of-life issues and family dynamics involved, dying with dignity, personal choice, euthanasia and suicide. There is no preachiness; the viewers are respectfully left with an emotional invitation to reflect upon these issues for themselves. Remarkably, this is done with humour and grace, without self pity or undue sentimentality. The film is not Hollywood glitzy, it may even seem a bit drab at times, but this is part of why it rings true and makes the film work. Everything from the couple's home and basement, the RV they run off in, the campgrounds they stay in, and the nursing home they visit - all of it, remarkably familiar to most Americans. We are being asked to think about extraordinary issues relating to ordinary lives, similar to those we all lead, and it seems that this less glossy calling card works. This approach is also supported by the beautifully nuanced performances given by Mirren and Southerland as they let us into their world of romance, aging, family, incurable illness, and end-of-life choices, all while travelling the landscape of US Route #1.
From start to closing credits, group laughter, applause, and cheering revealed a palpable comradery among the audience members, which told volumes about how well the film accomplished its goal of raising awareness of important emotional, personal, social issues while still offerring an enjoyable night at the movies. I hope you have an opportunity to see it.
The film addresses topics not often seen in films: intimate loving relationships and romance in the elderly, Alzheimer's, end-of-life issues and family dynamics involved, dying with dignity, personal choice, euthanasia and suicide. There is no preachiness; the viewers are respectfully left with an emotional invitation to reflect upon these issues for themselves. Remarkably, this is done with humour and grace, without self pity or undue sentimentality. The film is not Hollywood glitzy, it may even seem a bit drab at times, but this is part of why it rings true and makes the film work. Everything from the couple's home and basement, the RV they run off in, the campgrounds they stay in, and the nursing home they visit - all of it, remarkably familiar to most Americans. We are being asked to think about extraordinary issues relating to ordinary lives, similar to those we all lead, and it seems that this less glossy calling card works. This approach is also supported by the beautifully nuanced performances given by Mirren and Southerland as they let us into their world of romance, aging, family, incurable illness, and end-of-life choices, all while travelling the landscape of US Route #1.
From start to closing credits, group laughter, applause, and cheering revealed a palpable comradery among the audience members, which told volumes about how well the film accomplished its goal of raising awareness of important emotional, personal, social issues while still offerring an enjoyable night at the movies. I hope you have an opportunity to see it.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Karavan
- Filming locations
- McDonough, Georgia, USA(McDonough Square)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,226,443
- Gross worldwide
- $10,472,180
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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