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Joy Ride

2001·Movie·R·98 min·6.5(1,418)

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.

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Where to watch Joy Ride in United States

Can I watch Joy Ride in United States? Yes — you can stream Joy Ride in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Joy Ride there. Availability last verified on September 19, 2026.

Where is Joy Ride streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free, PlexAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus PremiumApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaDisney Plus, PlexApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, StanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Rakuten TV
SpainNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, TivifyApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Paramount Plus
JapanNetflix, Disney Plus, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with AdsFOD

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 38m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free.

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
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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 1,418 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.

At 1h 38m, 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

In United States, you can stream Joy Ride on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free, Plex, and Plex Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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

Steve Zahn

Fuller

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Lewis

Leelee Sobieski

Leelee Sobieski

Venna

Jessica Bowman

Jessica Bowman

Charlotte

Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone

Danny (Lewis's Roommate)

Basil Wallace

Basil Wallace

Car Salesman

Brian Leckner

Brian Leckner

Officer Keeney

Mary Wickliffe

Mary Wickliffe

Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

No photo

McKenzie Satterthwaite

Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

Dell Yount

Dell Yount

Gas Station Mechanic

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Kenneth White

Ronald Ellinghouse

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Luis Cortés

Night Manager

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Joy Ride — FAQs

Where can I watch Joy Ride in United States?

Joy Ride is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free, Plex in United States.

Is Joy Ride on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Joy Ride is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

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 38 minutes (98 minutes).

What is Joy Ride rated?

Joy Ride is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,418 ratings.

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