Ride

1998·Movie
1h 30min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Ride fingerprint

High energy.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

This party makes no stops.

A group of young people leave Harlem for a bus trip down to Miami. The voyage starts off with problems, but it ends up becoming a learning experience, as they end up finding things out about each other they had not previously known.
Harlem Road TripComing of AgeFriendship BondsLearning ExperiencesUrban AdventureFinding SelfContemporaryUpbeat

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ride

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Where can I stream Ride legally?

Ride is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 4.5 and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ride rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Ride?

1 h 30 min

Ride runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ride?

Critics48
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Ride higher (59) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ride in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ride?

34AUBEBGCACHCLCOCYCZDKEEESFIFR+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ride in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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