

Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
“Detours can be deadly.”
While driving to Las Vegas for the bachelor party of her sister Melissa and her fiance Bobby, Kayla stops the car at a gas station to meet her date, Nik, a guy she met on the internet. Nik convinces her to take a secondary road under the protest of Bobby but the car breaks down. They find a house in the middle of nowhere and decide to take the car parked in the house's garage to the next city...
Where to watch Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
About Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead is a 2009 English-language crime, thriller and horror film directed by Louis Morneau. The cast is led by Nicki Aycox, Nick Zano, Kyle Schmid. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead was produced by JR Canada Productions and made in Canada. It was released on January 23, 2009, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Louis Morneau
- Writers
- Bennett Yellin, James Robert Johnston
- Release date
- January 23, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- JR Canada Productions
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead cast & crew
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead was directed by Louis Morneau and written by Bennett Yellin and James Robert Johnston.
The cast features Nicki Aycox as Melissa, Nick Zano as Bobby, Kyle Schmid as Nik, Daniel Boileau as Bald Trucker, Laura Jordan as Kayla, and Mark Gibbon as Rusty Nail.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Kraemer, cinematography is by Robert C. New, and it was produced by Connie Dolphin.
Is Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead worth watching?
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead holds an audience score of 5.5/10 from 280 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and horror, Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead
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Cast of Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead

Nicki Aycox
Melissa

Nick Zano
Bobby

Kyle Schmid
Nik

Daniel Boileau
Bald Trucker

Laura Jordan
Kayla

Mark Gibbon
Rusty Nail
Krystal Vrba
lézard

Kathryn Kirkpatrick
Serveuse

Rebecca Davis
Woman Stuck in Snow
Colette Hills
Female Corpse

Sean Tyson
Drunk Trucker #1

Chris Kalhoon
Drunk Trucker #2
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Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead in United States?
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead in?
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead?
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead rated?
Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead is rated NR. It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 280 ratings.













