The Ride (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, The Ride is a drama and family film directed by Michael O. Sajbel, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A has-been cowboy is given a second chance at the hands of an unexpected teacher.
Who’s in it. The Ride stars Michael Biehn as Smokey Banks, Clarence Felder as Mike Stillwell, Brock Pierce as Danny O'Neil and Jennifer O'Neill as Ellen Stillwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Ride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $189.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ride (1997)?
- In US, The Ride is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ride worth watching?
- The Ride holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ride?
- The Ride stars Michael Biehn, Clarence Felder, Brock Pierce, Jennifer O'Neill and Jennifer Blanc.
- When was The Ride released?
- The Ride was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.