Riding the Bullet (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2004, Riding the Bullet is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Mick Garris, running about 98 minutes. “The dead travel fast” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.
Who’s in it. Riding the Bullet stars Jonathan Jackson as Alan Parker, David Arquette as George Staub, Cliff Robertson as Farmer and Barbara Hershey as Jean Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Riding the Bullet has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $264.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding the Bullet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding the Bullet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riding the Bullet (2004)?
- In US, Riding the Bullet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riding the Bullet worth watching?
- Riding the Bullet holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riding the Bullet?
- Riding the Bullet stars Jonathan Jackson, David Arquette, Cliff Robertson, Barbara Hershey and Erika Christensen.
- When was Riding the Bullet released?
- Riding the Bullet was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.