Joyride (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Joyride is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Joseph Ruben, running about 92 minutes. “It was fun... while it lasted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scott, John and Suzie quit their boring jobs and depart L.A. for Alaska to pursue their dream of their own salmon fishing business. They soon find that life in Alaska is more difficult than expected as they are forced to abandon their plans and make desperate choices just to survive.
Who’s in it. Joyride stars Desi Arnaz Jr. as Scott, Robert Carradine as John, Melanie Griffith as Susie and Anne Lockhart as Cindy Young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Joyride has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joyride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joyride 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 (1977)?
- In US, Joyride is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joyride worth watching?
- Joyride holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joyride?
- Joyride stars Desi Arnaz Jr., Robert Carradine, Melanie Griffith, Anne Lockhart and Tom Ligon.
- When was Joyride released?
- Joyride was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.