Skip to content
SearchOTT
Riding in Cars with Boys poster

Riding in Cars with Boys

2001·Movie·PG-13·131 min·6.7(484)

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.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch Riding in Cars with Boys in United States

Click a service to open Riding in Cars with Boys there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Riding in Cars with Boys streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon 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
#puberty#dreams#baby#becoming an adult#wife#drug addiction#biography#based on true story#unwillingly pregnant#writer#marriage problems#woman director#sentimental

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

Riding in Cars with Boys isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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.

Rate & review

Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.

Cast of Riding in Cars with Boys

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Beverly Donofrio

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Ray Hasek

Adam Garcia

Adam Garcia

Jason

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Fay Forrester

James Woods

James Woods

Leonard Donofrio

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Teresa Donofrio

Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez

Shirley Perro

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert

Tina Barr

Peter Facinelli

Peter Facinelli

Tommy Butcher

Mika Boorem

Mika Boorem

Beverly Donofrio (Age 11)

Vincent Pastore

Vincent Pastore

Uncle Lou

Maryann Urbano

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.

More like Riding in Cars with Boys

Fatherhood
Moxie
The Girl in the Book
Losing Isaiah
Goodrich
Unpregnant
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Joy
Young Adult
Good One
Lady Bird
Sherrybaby
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) — where to watch online · SearchOTT