Trucker

Trucker Information

Trucker is a 2008 dramatic independent film by Plum Pictures, starring Michelle Monaghan and Jimmy Bennett. It was written and directed by James Mottern, and produced by Scott Hanson, Galt Niederhoffer, Celine Rattray and Daniela Taplin Lundberg.

Plot

Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan) is a long-haul truck diver. She spends her off time having one-night stands and drinking vodka with her married neighbor, Runner (Nathan Fillion). Her routine life is upset when her ex-husband Len (Benjamin Bratt) sends their 10-year-old son Peter (Jimmy Bennett) to stay with her while Len attempts recovery from cancer treatment.

Cast

Michelle Monaghan as Diane Ford
Nathan Fillion as Runner
Benjamin Bratt as Leonard "Len" Bonner
Joey Lauren Adams as Jenny Bell
Jimmy Bennett as Peter Bonner
Bryce Johnson as Rick
Matthew Lawrence as Scott
Brandon Hanson as Tom
Maya McLaughlin as Molly
Ricky Ellison as Robert
Johnny Simmons as Teenager 1
Stephen Sowan as Teenager 2
Dennis Hayden as Trucker
Mika Boorem as Young Woman
Franklin Dennis Jones as Jonnie
Amad Jackson as Doctor

Production

The film was shot on location in Hawthorne, CA, Bloomington, CA, and Mira Loma, CA. Other portions of the film were shot in the Coachella Valley, California.

Trucker had a reported budget of under 1.5 million dollars.

Actress Michelle Monaghan learned to drive a truck in order to play her role; the movie was shot using authentic footage of her doing so.

Reception

The film currently holds a 58% 'Rotten' rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 36 reviews indicating mixed reviews.

Roger Ebert chose it as one of his top ten independent films for 2009.

Awards

List of awards for the film:

Michelle Monaghan " Excellence in Acting Award " Vail Film Festival
Winner " Best Narrative Feature Film " Woods Hole Film Festival
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival
Official Selection Austin Film Festival
Official Selection Oxford Film Festival
Official Selection Florida Film Festival
Official Selection Vail Film Festival
San Diego Film Critics: Best Actress (Michelle Monaghan)

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