World Traveler

World Traveler is a 2001 Canadian-American drama film written and directed by Bart Freundlich, and starring Billy Crudup and Julianne Moore. It was screened at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival.

Premise
The plot concerns a restless New Yorker named Cal who one day drives off into the open road, leaving his wife and infant son behind, and, along the way, meets a number of unusual characters. The film uses numerous songs by Willie Nelson.

Cast

 * Billy Crudup	... 	Cal
 * Julianne Moore	... 	Dulcie
 * Cleavant Derricks	... 	Carl
 * Liane Balaban	... 	Meg
 * David Keith	... 	Richard
 * Mary McCormack	... 	Margaret
 * Karen Allen	... 	Delores
 * James LeGros	... 	Jack
 * Francie Swift	... 	Joanie

Production
Filming took place in Alabama, Florida, and the Oregon towns of Pacific City and Enterprise.

Reception
The film has a 34% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes, based on 67 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Heavy symbolism and an repulsive lead character make World Traveler seem like a long trip".