Directed by Sam Mendes and adapted by Justin Haythes from Richard Yates' novel, Revolutionary Road stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet (Mendes' wife) as a 1950s Connecticut couple whose "ideal" marriage is in the doldrums for they feel something is missing in both their personal and professional lives. A trip to France, which is supposed to make things better, ends up deteriorating their relationship even further.
DiCaprio, apart from a Golden Globe nod, has been all but ignored throughout the 2009 awards season, though Winslet has managed quite a few mentions, in addition to both Golden Globe and SAG nominations. The film itself has been included in several top-ten lists, and is up for a Golden Globe in the best film, drama category.
Also in the Revolutionary Road cast: Michael Shannon, Kathy Bates, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, Jay O. Sanders, and Dylan Baker.
Revolutionary Road opens in the US on Dec. 26.