The Wild Ride (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1960, The Wild Ride is a drama film directed by Harvey Berman, running about 59 minutes. “From roaring hot rods... to the racing big time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rebellious punk of the beat generation spends his days as an amateur dirt track driver in between partying and troublemaking.
Who’s in it. The Wild Ride stars Jack Nicholson as Johnny Varron, Georgianna Carter as Nancy, Carol Bigby as Joyce and John Bologni as Barny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Wild Ride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Ride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Ride (1960)?
- In US, The Wild Ride is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild Ride worth watching?
- The Wild Ride holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild Ride?
- The Wild Ride stars Jack Nicholson, Georgianna Carter, Carol Bigby, John Bologni and Gary Espinosa.
- When was The Wild Ride released?
- The Wild Ride was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.