New Jersey Drive (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1995, New Jersey Drive is a drama and crime film directed by Nick Gomez, running about 98 minutes. “The Only Thing That Matters Is The Ride” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New Jersey Drive is a 1995 film about black youths in Newark, New Jersey, the unofficial "car theft capital of the world". Their favorite pastime is that of everybody in their neighborhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble starts when they steal a police car and the cops launch a violent offensive that involves beating and even shooting suspects.
Who’s in it. New Jersey Drive stars Sharron Corley as Jason Petty, Donald Faison as Tiny, Gwen McGee as Rene Petty and Christine Baranski as Prosecutor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, New Jersey Drive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 New Jersey Drive page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Jersey Drive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Jersey Drive (1995)?
- In US, New Jersey Drive is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 New Jersey Drive worth watching?
- New Jersey Drive holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Jersey Drive?
- New Jersey Drive stars Sharron Corley, Donald Faison, Gwen McGee, Christine Baranski and Gabriel Casseus.
- When was New Jersey Drive released?
- New Jersey Drive was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.