Road Trip: Beer Pong

Road Trip: Beer Pong

Year: 2009

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Steve Rash

Comedy

Three college roommates abandon their studies and hop onto a bus packed with glamorous, scantily clad models, heading to the National Beer Pong Tournament. The film follows their wild road‑trip adventures as they chase victory in the ultimate drinking‑sport competition.

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Time period

Contemporary

The events take place in modern times, within the milieu of college life and road-tripping escapades. The characters navigate friendships, romances, and ambitions against a backdrop of social media buzz and nightlife. The pace and feel are of a contemporary coming-of-age comedy.

Location

Nashville, Bethesda

The story unfolds along a cross-country route starting in Nashville, where the beer pong tour and college nightlife set the tone. The group’s path takes them to Bethesda, Maryland, after a CIA detainment abruptly interrupts their plans. The stops across clubs, diners, and quick layovers shape the chaotic, reckless energy of their journey.

🚗 Road trip 🎶 Music City 🏛️ Washington D.C.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:26

Main Characters – Road Trip: Beer Pong (2009)

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Andy - Preston Jones

Andy is a cautious college student who wants to enjoy life but is haunted by his relationship with Katy. He seeks freedom from routine and is drawn to Jenna’s world, even as he struggles to stay honest about his feelings. His insecurity and desire for connection propel the road trip and lead to misadventures.

🎯 Loyalty 💭 Insecurity

Katy Hartman - Julianna Guill

Katy transfers to Andy’s university to be closer to him and becomes entangled in the chaotic trip. She seeks reassurance and tests the depth of their relationship, ultimately deciding how far she’s willing to go for love. Her choices drive the emotional junctions of the journey.

❤️ Heartbreak 💡 Commitment

Jenna - Julia Levy-Boeken

Jenna is a beer pong model who rekindles Andy’s attention and introduces a complicated love triangle. She later blesses Andy and Katy’s relationship, adding another layer to the trio’s dynamic. Jenna’s presence fuels fame, flirtation, and the tension of staying true to friends.

💃 Model 🌀 Complication

Arash - Danny Pudi

Arash is the son of a wealthy despot whom the group hopes will sponsor their road trip, but his involvement drags them into unexpected trouble, including a CIA detainment. He brings a mix of wealth, bravado, and pressure that changes the group’s dynamics.

💼 Wealth 🕵️‍♂️ High-stakes

Sarah - Leandra Terrazzano

Sarah drives the school bus and is the daughter of the reverend who founded 'Chastity Until Marriage.' She quickly sees through the lies but agrees to continue the journey, bringing pragmatism and a wary moral perspective to the trip. Her interactions with Korkin spark tension and vulnerability.

🕊️ Morality 🚐 Bus Driver

Korkin - Michael Trotter

Korkin is the instigator of the road trip idea and the one who tests the group through risky schemes. He leads with bravado, but his actions stir resentment and conflict when the consequences hit. He also complicates romantic dynamics by pursuing Sarah.

🔥 Manipulation 🎭 Comedy

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:26

Major Themes – Road Trip: Beer Pong (2009)

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🕊️ Freedom

A road trip becomes a pursuit of personal freedom from rules, expectations, and relationships. The group chases Jenna’s world and the thrill of competition, testing loyalty and boundaries along the way. The chaos exposes who they are and what they truly value.

💞 Love

Romance threads weave through the trip as Andy grapples with his feelings for Katy and his attraction to Jenna. Jealousy, loyalty, and honesty collide when Jenna blesses the couple’s relationship. The story probes commitment and the consequences of pursuing love while chasing glory.

🤝 Friendship

Friendship drives the group’s decisions, with the friends egging each other on and sticking together through deception, danger, and disappointment. Conflicts arise when ambition clashes with care and accountability. The Beer Pong tournament becomes a test of loyalty and group bonds.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:26

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