Joyride (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Joyride is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Quinton Peeples, running about 93 minutes. “Would you kill for the ride of your life?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The teenage son of a motel owner steals a black convertible to impress a mysterious beauty he has a crush on.
Who’s in it. Joyride stars Tobey Maguire as J.T., Amy Hathaway as Tanya, Wilson Cruz as James and Christina Zilber as Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Joyride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel and 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 Joyride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joyride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joyride (1997)?
- In US, Joyride is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and 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 Joyride worth watching?
- Joyride holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joyride?
- Joyride stars Tobey Maguire, Amy Hathaway, Wilson Cruz, Christina Zilber and Adam West.
- When was Joyride released?
- Joyride was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.