The Ride (2003) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2003 · Film · ★ 5.2

The Ride poster

Released in 2003, The Ride is a comédie, fantastique, drame and science-fiction film directed by Nathan Kurosawa, running about 90 minutes. “surfing, hawaii” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When cocky, young surfing champion David Monroe wipes out on a big wave, he slips back in time to 1911 Hawaii. Washing up on Waikiki beach, he discovers the true spirit of surfing when he is befriended by a young Hawaiian beachboy not yet known to the world - the future Olympic and surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku.

Who’s in it. The Ride stars Scot Davis as David Monroe, Sean Kaawa as Duke Kahanamoku, Mary Paalani as Lehua and Weldon Kekauoha as Blackie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Ride has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Ride (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Ride worth watching?
The Ride holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie, fantastique, drame and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ride?
The Ride stars Scot Davis, Sean Kaawa, Mary Paalani, Weldon Kekauoha and Johann Bouit.
When was The Ride released?
The Ride was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.