Ride (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Ride is a comedy film directed by Millicent Shelton, running about 90 minutes. “This party makes no stops.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ride stars Malik Yoba as Poppa, Melissa De Sousa as Leta, John Witherspoon as Roscoe and Fredro Starr as Geronimo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Ride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ride (1998)?
- In US, Ride is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ride worth watching?
- Ride holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ride?
- Ride stars Malik Yoba, Melissa De Sousa, John Witherspoon, Fredro Starr and Cedric the Entertainer.
- When was Ride released?
- Ride was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.