Adopt a Highway_
Russ Millings has just been released from prison after serving 21 years for a 3rd strike conviction for possessing an ounce of marijuana. As he tries to adapt to a world he doesn’t recognize – including trying to learn how to use the internet – he finds an abandoned baby in a dumpster behind the fast food restaurant where he works as a dishwasher. Unsure of what to do, and caught between impulses of kindness and panic, Russ soon realizes this could be his chance at redemption.
Starring
Ethan Hawke, Elaine Hendrix, Diane Gaeta
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Adopt a Highway was released 7 years ago in 2019.
Overview
Russ Millings has just been released from prison after serving 21 years for a 3rd strike conviction for possessing an ounce of marijuana. As he tries to adap...
Adopt a Highway is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 21m.
CAST (20)
Ethan Hawke
Russell Millings
Elaine Hendrix
Diane Spring
Diane Gaeta
Becca
Betty Gabriel
Deeks
Mo McRae
Wilson
Chris Sullivan
Orankle
Nate Mooney
Homeless Man
Christopher Heyerdahl
Jim
Anne-Marie Johnson
Tracy Westmore
DA
Della Atherton
Beverly
ES
Everly Sucher
Ella
Pierce Minor
Checkpoint Guard
Dione Kuraoka
Lisa Chang
DR
Daniel R. Lawson
Malik Barnhardt
Ticket Man
TS
Tyson Sullivan
Richard
Joyce Guy
Ticket Woman
Joe Sabatino
Bus driver
Heidi Sulzman
Detective Gladden
Juan Gabriel Pareja
Cashier
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
81 min (1h 21m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (140 votes)
Popularity
4
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Adopt a Highway about?
Russ Millings has just been released from prison after serving 21 years for a 3rd strike conviction for possessing an ounce of marijuana. As he tries to adapt to a world he doesn’t recognize – including trying to learn how to use the internet – he finds an abandoned baby in a dumpster behind the fast food restaurant where he works as a dishwasher. Unsure of what to do, and caught between impulses of kindness and panic, Russ soon realizes this could be his chance at redemption.
How long is Adopt a Highway?
Adopt a Highway has a runtime of 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Who stars in Adopt a Highway?
The cast of Adopt a Highway includes Ethan Hawke, Elaine Hendrix, Diane Gaeta, Betty Gabriel, Mo McRae.
What is the rating of Adopt a Highway?
Adopt a Highway has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 140 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama