The Ride
“You can't soar until someone lifts you up.”
The story of John Buultjens, who has dedicated his life to the sport of BMX.
Where to watch The Ride in United States
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Wonder Project Amazon Channel
The CW
The Roku Channel
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Ride there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Ride streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, The CW | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | — |
| Brazil | Globoplay | — |
About The Ride
The Ride is a 2018 English-language drama film directed by Alex Ranarivelo. The cast is led by Shane Graham, Ludacris, Sasha Alexander. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
It was released on April 27, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Alex Ranarivelo
- Writers
- Jean-marie sobeck, J.R. Reher, Alex Ranarivelo
- Release date
- April 27, 2018
- OTT release
- November 13, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
The Ride cast & crew
The Ride was directed by Alex Ranarivelo and written by Jean-marie sobeck, J.R. Reher, and Alex Ranarivelo.
The cast features Shane Graham as John Buultjens, Ludacris as Eldridge Buultjens, Sasha Alexander as MaryAnna Buultjens, Blake Sheldon as Rory McCord, Jessica Serfaty as Sherri, and Ali Afshar as Scott Carroll.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jamie Christopherson, cinematography is by Reuben Steinberg, and it was produced by Hadeel Reda and Ali Afshar.
Is The Ride worth watching?
The Ride holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 68 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Ride is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ride
In United States, you can stream The Ride on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, The CW, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 13, 2020.
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.
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Cast of The Ride
Shane Graham
John Buultjens
Ludacris
Eldridge Buultjens
Sasha Alexander
MaryAnna Buultjens
Blake Sheldon
Rory McCord
Jessica Serfaty
Sherri
Ali Afshar
Scott Carroll
Montanna Gillis
Layla
Anna Zielinski
Ms. Thomas
Christina Moore
Maggie McCord
Kathleen Wilhoite
Amanda
Courtney Hope Turner
Courtney
Tiffany K. Wong
The Ride — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ride in United States?
The Ride is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Wonder Project Amazon Channel, The CW in United States.
▸Is The Ride on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Ride is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Ride in?
The Ride is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ride?
The Ride runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Ride rated?
The Ride is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 68 ratings.
▸When did The Ride release on OTT?
The Ride became available digitally on November 13, 2020.
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