The Double Deuce is the meanest, loudest and rowdiest bar south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and Dalton has been hired to clean it up. He might not look like much, but the Ph.D.-educated bouncer proves he's more than capable – busting the heads of troublemakers and turning the roadhouse into a jumping hot spot. But Dalton's romance with the gorgeous Dr. Clay puts him on the bad side of cutthroat local big shot Brad Wesley.
Dalton, a legendary bouncer with a PhD in philosophy, is hired to bring order to a notoriously rowdy bar in Jasper, Missouri. As he cleans up the Double Deuce, he uncovers a deep-seated corruption orchestrated by local businessman Brad Wesley, leading to a violent showdown that tests Dalton's skills and principles.
Road House was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release, with many finding its plot simplistic and its violence gratuitous. However, it developed a significant cult following over the years, particularly for its over-the-top action sequences, Patrick Swayze's charismatic performance, and its quotable dialogue, leading to a reappraisal by some audiences.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoy 'Road House' for its fun, action-packed B-movie vibe and Patrick Swayze's iconic role as a tough but thoughtful bouncer. Many find it to be a highly rewatchable and entertaining film that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Patrick Swayze performed many of his own stunts in the film, including the fight sequences, despite having broken his collarbone during filming.
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