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Joyride

1997·Movie
1h 33min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Would you kill for the ride of your life?

A bored motel clerk and his buddies go for a little joy ride in a woman's car. They don't realize until it is too late that she is a paid assassin and that her latest victim is in the trunk. Thus begins the clerk's descent into a shadowy world of lies and murder.
Neo-NoirCrime ThrillerRoad MoviePsychological SuspenseCaper Gone WrongConspiracyFast-PacedTwisty Plot

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Joyride legally?

Joyride is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 Joyride worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joyride rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Joyride?

1 h 33 min

Joyride runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Joyride in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Joyride?

17ATAUBEBRCHDEESFRGBIEINITJPMX+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Joyride in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Joyride use?

Uncertain DoomFinger in the MailThe FacelessSherlock ScanReasonable Authority FigureI Can See YouFanserviceEvil Sounds DeepBlatant LiesMood WhiplashDisproportionate RetributionHollywood CBand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Joyride, including Uncertain Doom, Finger in the Mail, The Faceless.