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Ride Along

2014·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic415.6Rotten Tomatoes17%58%

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A , comedy: .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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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

Crew

Directed by:
Tim Story, Jack Gill
Written by:
Jason Mantzoukas, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
Produced by:
Ice Cube, Victoria Thomas, Chris Bender
Composed by:
Christopher Lennertz

Sequels and Prequels

Ride Along
Ride Along (2014)
GoodWatch score 44
Ride Along 2
Ride Along 2 (2016)
GoodWatch score 38

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ride Along?

NetflixHuluPeacockPhiloStarzPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Ride Along streams on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Philo, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Ride Along worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is there a sequel to Ride Along?

  1. Ride Along (2014)
  2. Ride Along 2 (2016)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Ride Along 2 (2016).

Is Ride Along okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Will Ride Along make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ride Along?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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.