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Ride

2014·Movie·R·93 min·5.7(145)

When her son dropped out, she dropped in.

Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

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Where to watch Ride in United States

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Where is Ride streaming around the world?

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United StatesFandango at Home Free, Pluto TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainGoogle Play Movies
South KoreaWatchawavve

About Ride

Ride is a 2014 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Helen Hunt. The cast is led by Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, Luke Wilson. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV.

Ride was produced by Sandbar Pictures, South Swell Films, and Abandon Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 8, 2014, and carries a R certification.

Director
Helen Hunt
Writers
Helen Hunt
Release date
November 8, 2014
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Sandbar Pictures, South Swell Films, Abandon Entertainment
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Ride cast & crew

Ride was directed by Helen Hunt and written by Helen Hunt.

The cast features Helen Hunt as Jackie, Brenton Thwaites as Angelo, Luke Wilson as Ian, David Zayas as Ramon, Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell as Blanche, and Robert Knepper as Peter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Julian Wass, cinematography is by Jas Shelton, and it was produced by Karen Lauder and Helen Hunt.

Is Ride worth watching?

Ride holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 145 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, Ride is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ride

In United States, you can stream Ride on Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Ride

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Jackie

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

Angelo

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Ian

David Zayas

David Zayas

Ramon

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Blanche

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

Peter

Leonor Varela

Leonor Varela

Danielle

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Tim

Julie Dretzin

Julie Dretzin

Joanna

Jay Russell

Jay Russell

Maitre 'D

Jordan Lane Price

Jordan Lane Price

Marywald

Willie C. Carpenter

Willie C. Carpenter

Doorman

Ride — FAQs

Where can I watch Ride in United States?

Ride is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV in United States.

Is Ride on Fandango at Home Free?

Yes — Ride is currently available on Fandango at Home Free in United States.

What language is Ride in?

Ride is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ride?

Ride runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is Ride rated?

Ride is rated R. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 145 ratings.

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