Joy Ride (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, Joy Ride is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by John Dahl, running about 97 minutes. “It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.
Who’s in it. Joy Ride stars Paul Walker as Lewis Thomas, Leelee Sobieski as Venna, Steve Zahn as Fuller Thomas and Michael McCleery as Officer Akins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Joy Ride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.6M at the box office.
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 Joy Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joy Ride tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joy Ride (2001)?
- In US, Joy 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 Joy Ride worth watching?
- Joy Ride holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joy Ride?
- Joy Ride stars Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Steve Zahn, Michael McCleery and Dell Yount.
- When was Joy Ride released?
- Joy Ride was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.