Trucker (film)

Plot

Diane Ford (Michelle Monaghan) is a long-haul truck driver. 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.

Actress Michelle Monaghan earned her commercial driver's license so she could drive a semi-trailer truck for her role; the movie was shot using authentic footage of her doing so.

Reception

The film currently holds a 58% 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)