The Rider
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
Where to watch The Rider in United States
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Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Rider there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Rider streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Sky Store, BFI Player |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | filmfriend | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play, France TV Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, rtve | — |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Rider
The Rider is a 2018 English-language drama and western film directed by Chloé Zhao. The cast is led by Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Rider was produced by Highwayman Films, Altitude Film Entertainment, and Caviar and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 28, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Chloé Zhao
- Writers
- Chloé Zhao
- Release date
- March 28, 2018
- OTT release
- August 7, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Highwayman Films, Altitude Film Entertainment, Caviar
The Rider cast & crew
The Rider was directed by Chloé Zhao and written by Chloé Zhao.
The cast features Brady Jandreau as Brady Blackburn, Tim Jandreau as Wayne Blackburn, Lilly Jandreau as Lilly Blackburn, Cat Clifford as Cat Clifford, Terri Dawn Pourier as Terri Dawn Pourier, and Lane Scott as Lane Scott.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Halpern, cinematography is by Joshua James Richards, and it was produced by Yuji Zhao and Jasper Thomlinson.
Is The Rider worth watching?
The Rider holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 556 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and western, The Rider is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rider
The Rider 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.
It first became available to stream digitally on August 7, 2018.
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 Rider
Brady Jandreau
Brady Blackburn
Tim Jandreau
Wayne Blackburn
Lilly Jandreau
Lilly Blackburn
Cat Clifford
Cat Clifford
Terri Dawn Pourier
Terri Dawn Pourier
Lane Scott
Lane Scott
Tanner Langdeau
Tanner Langdeau
James Calhoon
James Calhoon
Derrick Janis
Victor Chasing Hawk
Greg Barber
Bar Owner
Steven DeWolfe
Fourth Rodeo Cowboy
Leroy Pourier
Frank
The Rider — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rider in United States?
The Rider 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 The Rider in?
The Rider is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rider?
The Rider runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Rider rated?
The Rider is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 556 ratings.
▸When did The Rider release on OTT?
The Rider became available digitally on August 7, 2018.
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