Riders (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, Riders is a drama and romance film directed by Gabrielle Beaumont, running about 199 minutes.
What it’s about. Arrogant aristocrat Rupert Campbell-Black has a high social position, woman at his feet, money and fame in the world of show jumping. But Rupert has a rival - the brooding gypsy Jake Lovell, whose loathing for the Pin Up of Penscombe has driven him to the top of the riding world to match Rupert's skills. A bitter feud festers between the two stars, who have fought and fornicated their way round the show rings of the world, and now come to a showdown at the Lod Angeles Olympics. As rivals in love and sport, the stage is set for what becomes a compulsive blend of sex, romance, and adventure.
Who’s in it. Riders stars Marcus Gilbert as Rupert Campell-Black, Michael Praed as Jake Lovell, Arabella Holzbog as Helen Macaulay / Campbell-Black and Caroline Harker as Tory Lovell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Riders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riders (1993)?
- In US, Riders is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riders worth watching?
- Riders holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riders?
- Riders stars Marcus Gilbert, Michael Praed, Arabella Holzbog, Caroline Harker and Anthony Calf.
- When was Riders released?
- Riders was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 199 minutes.