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Ride Along

2014·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Propose to this cop's sister? Rookie mistake.

For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.
Buddy Cop ComedyAction-PackedLighthearted CrimeFast-PacedStreet LevelUnlikely PartnersUrban SettingComedic DialogueEscapist Entertainment

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Where can I stream Ride Along legally?

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

Is Ride Along worth watching?

44
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ride Along rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Ride Along?

1 h 39 min

Ride Along runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ride Along?

Critics29
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Ride Along higher (59) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ride Along a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$154 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $154 million worldwide, 6.2 times its budget.

What language is Ride Along in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ride Along?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ride Along in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ride Along use?

Ms. FanserviceIndulgent Fantasy SegueChekhov's GunmanChekhov's SkillMotor MouthCrouching Moron, Hidden BadassGangsta StyleEvery Car Is a PintoBig BadI Have Your WifeI Know Mortal KombatGrenade Hot Potatoand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Ride Along, including Ms. Fanservice, Indulgent Fantasy Segue, Chekhov's Gunman.