Jack’s Ride (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2021, Jack’s Ride is a drama film directed by Susana Nobre, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. At 63 years old and almost retired, Joaquim is forced to follow job centre rules so he can collect unemployment benefits. Despite knowing that he will never return to active life, he must go from company to company asking for stamps to attest that he is looking for work. In these trips he reminisces about his life as an immigrant to the U.S., where he worked as a cab driver in New York and witnessed numerous Wall Street crashes.
Who’s in it. Jack’s Ride stars Joaquim Veríssimo, Maria Carvalho and Amindo Martins Rato.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jack’s Ride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jack’s Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack’s Ride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack’s Ride (2021)?
- In US, Jack’s Ride is available to stream on True Story and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jack’s Ride worth watching?
- Jack’s Ride holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack’s Ride?
- Jack’s Ride stars Joaquim Veríssimo, Maria Carvalho and Amindo Martins Rato.
- When was Jack’s Ride released?
- Jack’s Ride was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.