Raven, Martin Lawrence, Joe Lo Truglio

When an overachieving high school student decides to travel around the country to choose the perfect college, her overprotective cop father also decides to accompany her in order to keep her on the st...( read more  read more... )raight and narrow.

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68 critics

G, 1 hr. 23 min.

Directed by: Roger Kumble

Release Date: March 3, 2008

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DVD Release Date: July 15, 2008

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  • July 30, 2008
    If you are looking for empty headed fun, this is it.
  • July 28, 2008
    A protective father, James Porter (Martin Lawrence) is reluctant to allow his daughter Melanie (Raven-Symone) a chance to attend college at Georgetown, located over 700 miles from the family home. When Melanie is invited to speak to the admissions council at the last minute, Jame...( read more)s refuses to let the child travel with friends, taking her, son Trey (Eshaya Draper), and pet pig Albert on a road trip to help restore frayed bonds, but also to keep a close eye on his beloved daughter. It doesn't take long for the vacation to turn into a nightmare, leaving James in a permanent state of panic as he fights to keep Melanie on a leash, deal with fellow strident parents (Donny Osmond), and confront his own growing sense of empty nest syndrome. College Road Trip has a lot in common with the 1991 remake of Father of the Bride. While Father of the Bride is by far the superior film, College Road Trip still manages to tap into what parents go through when their children leave and start lives of their own. Even though College Road Trip came out in theaters, it feels more like a Disney Channel original movie than a Hollywood feature.
  • July 6, 2008
    Who doesn't love Raven?
  • March 24, 2008
    This movie was light and funny. Plus it had a great message and showcased a black family in a light that is inspiring and doesn't rely on the wicked stereotypes that make a black comedy "successful" a la Big Momma's House, etc.

    The film relies heavily on slapstick humor and phy...( read more)sical gags--but that is what this movie should be. It works for what it's worth and makes for a good 90 minute romp and diversion.
  • March 19, 2008
    Aren't there enough atrocities in the world today?
  • October 29, 2009
    Could of been better...
  • October 20, 2009
    Good but not the greatest. The pig was the funniest.
  • October 10, 2009
    pretty funny movie..it is nice watch on rainy day.
  • October 2, 2009
    This movie was very cliché, and normally I don't mind that, but I did not enjoy this. The performance on the coach was slightly painful, although the movie does hold a good message.
  • September 30, 2009
    I've seen this quite a while ago. I recall it was pretty good. :)

Critic Reviews


March 7, 2008
Kyle Smith, New York Post

College Road Trip is better than most Martin Lawrence movies -- much as strep throat is better than malaria. full review

March 7, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

College Road Trip is nearly as hellish as taking a long trip with a bus full of karaoke-happy tourists. Actually, that's one of the gags. full review

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  • thedoctor2k7
    April 18, 2008
    i liked this movie it's funny and very orginal
  • AussieJenni
    March 31, 2008


    COLLEGE ROAD TRIP (2008) Trailer

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  • Grabeelfan
    March 10, 2008
    I love the end when Wendy said 'Me and Scooter getting marriade' Then Scooter fell becouse Doug was trying to kill him
  • sanyben
    March 8, 2008
    This was a very funny movie & we really loved the ending; but I'm not going 2 spoil it for anyone who hasn't already seen it:)
  • Grabeelfan
    March 6, 2008
    I wanna see it becouse Lucas Grabeel in it
  • mrbicklethepickle
    February 24, 2008
    I have no desire to see this based off the trailer. It has a pig doing like back flips and you can tell that it is so CGI.........

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