

Riding in Cars with Boys
“She did everything wrong, but got everything right.”
In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
Where to watch Riding in Cars with Boys in United States
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Where is Riding in Cars with Boys streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Riding in Cars with Boys
Riding in Cars with Boys is a 2001 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Penny Marshall. The cast is led by Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Riding in Cars with Boys was produced by Columbia Pictures and Gracie Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 19, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $48 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Writers
- Morgan Ward
- Release date
- October 19, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $48 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films
Riding in Cars with Boys cast & crew
Riding in Cars with Boys was directed by Penny Marshall and written by Morgan Ward.
The cast features Drew Barrymore as Beverly Donofrio, Steve Zahn as Ray Hasek, Adam Garcia as Jason, Brittany Murphy as Fay Forrester, James Woods as Leonard Donofrio, and Lorraine Bracco as Teresa Donofrio.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Miroslav Ondříček, and it was produced by Julie Ansell and Laurence Mark.
Is Riding in Cars with Boys worth watching?
Riding in Cars with Boys holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 484 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Riding in Cars with Boys is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Riding in Cars with Boys
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Cast of Riding in Cars with Boys

Drew Barrymore
Beverly Donofrio

Steve Zahn
Ray Hasek

Adam Garcia
Jason

Brittany Murphy
Fay Forrester

James Woods
Leonard Donofrio

Lorraine Bracco
Teresa Donofrio

Rosie Perez
Shirley Perro

Sara Gilbert
Tina Barr

Peter Facinelli
Tommy Butcher

Mika Boorem
Beverly Donofrio (Age 11)

Vincent Pastore
Uncle Lou

Maryann Urbano
Aunt Ann
Riding in Cars with Boys — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Riding in Cars with Boys in United States?
Riding in Cars with Boys 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 Riding in Cars with Boys in?
Riding in Cars with Boys is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Riding in Cars with Boys?
Riding in Cars with Boys runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is Riding in Cars with Boys rated?
Riding in Cars with Boys is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 484 ratings.











