Joyride to Nowhere (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 5

Joyride to Nowhere poster

Released in 1977, Joyride to Nowhere is an action and crime film directed by Mel Welles, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Teenage friends Cindy and Leah have decided to leave their abusive homelives behind, stealing Cindy's father's car and setting out on the road to freedom. On the way, they meet up with a sleazy guy named Tank who invites them up to his place. As Tank showers, the two girls decide to take off, stealing Tank's wallet and his car. His car, however, happens to contain $2 million from a bank job he just pulled off, and Tank is now rather intent on tracking the pair down and reclaiming what's his.

Who’s in it. Joyride to Nowhere stars Leslie Ackerman as Leah, Sandy Alan as Cindy (as Sandy Serrano), Sandy Alan as Cindy and Len Lesser as Charlie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Joyride to Nowhere has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joyride to Nowhere page.

If you liked it. Fans of Joyride to Nowhere tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Joyride to Nowhere (1977)?
In US, Joyride to Nowhere is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Joyride to Nowhere worth watching?
Joyride to Nowhere holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Joyride to Nowhere?
Joyride to Nowhere stars Leslie Ackerman, Sandy Alan, Sandy Alan, Len Lesser and Mel Welles.
When was Joyride to Nowhere released?
Joyride to Nowhere was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.