Ride (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2014, Ride is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Helen Hunt, running about 93 minutes. “When her son dropped out, she dropped in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.
Who’s in it. Ride stars Helen Hunt as Jackie, Brenton Thwaites as Angelo, Luke Wilson as Ian and Robert Knepper as Peter, 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 (2014)?
- 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, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ride?
- Ride stars Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, Luke Wilson, Robert Knepper and Leonor Varela.
- When was Ride released?
- Ride was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.