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Riding in Cars with Boys

2001Movie2 h 11 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic437.9Rotten Tomatoes47%66%

A romantic, moving drama movie about a real life story and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Single Mother
  • 1960s
  • Family Drama
  • Drug Addiction
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Romantic Relationships
  • Resilience

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Penny Marshall
Written by
Morgan Ward
Produced by
James L. Brooks, Laurence Mark, Sara Colleton
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

October 19, 2001 · 2 h 11 min · PG-13

Released
October 19, 2001
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$48 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
77 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

The '80s, Abusive Parents, Maternally Challenged +9

  • The '80s
  • Abusive Parents
  • Maternally Challenged
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Grandparent Favoritism
  • Time-Shifted Actor
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • The '70s
  • Defiled Forever
  • Worst Wedding Ever
  • Saying Too Much
  • Auto Erotica

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Riding in Cars with Boys?"

Questions about Riding in Cars with Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Riding in Cars with Boys?

HuluSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Riding in Cars with Boys streams on Hulu and Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Riding in Cars with Boys worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Riding in Cars with Boys okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Riding in Cars with Boys make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and cringe comedy (5 of 10).

Is Riding in Cars with Boys good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Riding in Cars with Boys a box office flop?

Budget$48 million
Box office$36 million

Yes: it cost about $48 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.

What tropes does Riding in Cars with Boys use?

The '80sAbusive ParentsMaternally ChallengedDeliberate Values DissonanceGrandparent FavoritismTime-Shifted ActorGood Girls Avoid AbortionThe '70sDefiled ForeverWorst Wedding EverSaying Too MuchAuto Eroticaand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including The '80s, Abusive Parents, and Maternally Challenged.