Joyride

1997·Movie
1h 33min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic48–Rotten Tomatoes––

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Joyride fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3
  • Melancholy2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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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.
High-Stakes ThrillerAccidental InvolvementCrime & ConsequencesNon-Stop SuspenseRoad Trip Gone WrongUnexpected DangerTwist & TurnsDark & Gritty

Crew

Directed by:
Quinton Peeples
Written by:
Quinton Peeples
Produced by:
Rosemary Welden, Jon Juhlin, Laurent Zilber

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Joyride

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Joyride legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Joyride is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joyride rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Joyride?

1 h 33 min

Joyride runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Joyride?

Critics48
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see Joyride much the same way.

What language is Joyride in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Joyride?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Joyride in 16 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.

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