He Went That Way (2024) is a crime drama thriller directed by Jeffrey Darling in his feature debut. The film is inspired by the true story of Dave Pitts, an animal trainer who survived an encounter with serial killer Larry Lee Ranes in 1964. Jacob Elordi portrays Bobby Falls, a character based on Ranes, while Zachary Quinto plays Jim Goodwin, the animal trainer .
🎬 Plot Summary
Set in 1964, the film follows Jim Goodwin, an animal trainer traveling with his chimpanzee, Spanky. While driving along a desolate stretch of Route 66, Jim picks up a hitchhiker who later reveals himself to be Bobby Falls, a serial killer. As the journey progresses, tensions rise between Jim and Bobby, leading to a dangerous and unpredictable road trip .
⭐ Cast
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Jacob Elordi as Bobby Falls
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Zachary Quinto as Jim Goodwin
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Patrick J. Adams as Saul
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Troy Evans as Hank
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Alexandra Doke as Whitney
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John Lee Ames as Ratso
🎥 Production & Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9, 2023. It was released in select U.S. theaters on January 5, 2024, and became available on video-on-demand on January 12, 2024 .
📺 Where to Watch in India
He Went That Way is available to stream on JioCinema.
