Joy Ride
“It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.”
Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.
Where to watch Joy Ride in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Joy Ride there. Availability last verified on June 26, 2026.
Where is Joy Ride streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus, Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Netzkino, Wedo TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Rakuten TV | — |
| Spain | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Joy Ride
Joy Ride is a 2001 English-language mystery, thriller and drama film directed by John Dahl. The cast is led by Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Joy Ride was produced by Regency Enterprises and Bad Robot and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $37 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Dahl
- Writers
- Clay Tarver, J.J. Abrams
- Release date
- October 5, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $37 million
- Production
- Regency Enterprises, Bad Robot
Joy Ride cast & crew
Joy Ride was directed by John Dahl and written by Clay Tarver and J.J. Abrams.
The cast features Steve Zahn as Fuller, Paul Walker as Lewis, Leelee Sobieski as Venna, Jessica Bowman as Charlotte, Stuart Stone as Danny (Lewis's Roommate), and Basil Wallace as Car Salesman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by Jeffrey Jur, and it was produced by Bridget Johnson and J.J. Abrams.
Is Joy Ride worth watching?
Joy Ride holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,355 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and drama, Joy Ride is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Joy Ride
Joy Ride isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Joy Ride
Steve Zahn
Fuller
Paul Walker
Lewis
Leelee Sobieski
Venna
Jessica Bowman
Charlotte
Stuart Stone
Danny (Lewis's Roommate)
Basil Wallace
Car Salesman
Brian Leckner
Officer Keeney
Mary Wickliffe
Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
McKenzie Satterthwaite
Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Dell Yount
Gas Station Mechanic
Kenneth White
Ronald Ellinghouse
Luis Cortés
Night Manager
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Joy Ride — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Joy Ride in United States?
Joy Ride is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Joy Ride in?
Joy Ride is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Joy Ride?
Joy Ride runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Joy Ride rated?
Joy Ride is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,355 ratings.
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