Ride Along

Name: Ride Along
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 2014-01-07
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter

2014·Movie·PG-13·99 min·★ 6.3(2,435)

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“Propose to this cop's sister? Rookie mistake.”

For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.

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About Ride Along

Ride Along is a 2014 English-language action and comedy film directed by Tim Story. The cast is led by Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, John Leguizamo. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Ride Along was produced by Rainforest Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Relativity Media and made in United States of America. It was released on January 7, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $154 million worldwide.

Director: Tim Story
Writers: Greg Coolidge, Jason Mantzoukas, Phil Hay
Release date: January 7, 2014
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $25 million
Box office: $154 million
Production: Rainforest Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media

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Ride Along cast & crew

Ride Along was directed by Tim Story and written by Greg Coolidge, Jason Mantzoukas, and Phil Hay.

The cast features Ice Cube as James, Kevin Hart as Ben Barber, John Leguizamo as Santiago, Bruce McGill as Lt. Brooks, Tika Sumpter as Angela, and Bryan Callen as Miggs.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Lennertz, cinematography is by Larry Blanford, and it was produced by Will Packer and Ice Cube.

Is Ride Along worth watching?

Ride Along holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 2,435 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action and comedy, Ride Along is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ride Along

In United States, you can stream Ride Along on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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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