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Joy Ride

2001·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic756.9Rotten Tomatoes74%66%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.
Road Trip ThrillerPsychological Cat-and-MouseHigh TensionStalker FilmRelentless PursuitParanoia InducingSurvival Horror2000s NostalgiaAtmospheric Sound Design

Crew

Directed by:
John Dahl, Terry Leonard, Eric Heffron
Written by:
J.J. Abrams, Clay Tarver
Produced by:
J.J. Abrams, Arnon Milchan, Chris Moore
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, Robert Troy, Jon Johnson

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Joy Ride legally?

PrimeHuluPlex

Joy Ride is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Joy Ride worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joy Ride rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Joy Ride?

1 h 38 min

Joy Ride runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Joy Ride?

Critics75
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Joy Ride higher (75) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Joy Ride a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$37 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Joy Ride in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Joy Ride?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Joy Ride in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Joy Ride use?

Oh, Crap!Blatant LiesCharacter CatchphraseEvil Sounds DeepEvil Is FunnyManchildStalker Without a CrushNothing Is ScarierSherlock ScanDo Not Taunt CthulhuPink Is FeminineTempting Fateand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Joy Ride, including Oh, Crap!, Blatant Lies, Character Catchphrase.