---
title: "Zyzzyx Road"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/zyzzyx-road-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 41393
imdb_id: "tt0429277"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "R"
---

# Zyzzyx Road (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/zyzzyx-road-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Zyzzyx Road" (2006).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Zyzzyx Road (also called Zyzzyx Rd.).
Year: 2006.
Genre: American thriller film, Drama.
Director/Writer/Producer: John Penney.
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Leo Grillo, Tom Sizemore.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Rating: R.
Release Date (US): 02/25/2006.
Plot:
A married man meets a beautiful woman in a Las Vegas casino and allows her to seduce him.
Her jealous boyfriend finds them together, a scuffle results in the boyfriend's death.
The lovers head to the desert to bury the corpse, but it disappears.
Character names: Grant, Joey, Marissa.
Specific plot point: Grant brings

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Filmzie, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Tubi TV, Filmzie, Plex | FlixFling, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Penney
- **Networks / Studios**: Zyzzyx LLC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Katherine Heigl** as *Marissa*
- **Leo Grillo** as *Grant*
- **Tom Sizemore** as *Joey*
- **Rickey Medlocke** as *Meth Maker*
- **Yorlin Madera** as *Truck Driver*
- **Meguire Grillo** as *Natalie*
- **Di Koob** as *Roulette Dealer*
- **Nancy Linari** as *Voice of Brenda*
- **Michael Lugenbuehl** as *The Shadow*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Zyzzyx Road online?
Zyzzyx Road is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Zyzzyx Road worth watching?
Zyzzyx Road holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Zyzzyx Road and when was it released?
Zyzzyx Road is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Zyzzyx Road?
Zyzzyx Road was directed by John Penney.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Zyzzyx Road — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/41393)
- [Zyzzyx Road - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zyzzyx_Road)
- [Zyzzyx Road (2006) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429277/)
- [Zyzzyx Road은(는) 어디에서 촬영되었는가? — Movie Scene Map](https://moviescenemap.com/ko/film/zyzzyx-road/)
- [Zyzzyx Road (2006) - Stream Free | Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/100031751/zyzzyx-road)
- [Zyzzyx Road | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mort_a_zyzzyx)

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