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Joy Ride (2001)

โ€œIt started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,432 votes 1h 38m r ThrillerDramaMystery

#72 of 148 films from 2001 #1056 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by John Dahl ยท Written by J.J. Abrams, Clay Tarver

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Overview

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.

Cast

Steve Zahnas Fuller
Paul Walkeras Lewis
Leelee Sobieskias Venna
Michael McCleeryas Officer Akins
Dell Yountas Gas Station Mechanic
Stuart Stoneas Danny (Lewis's Roommate)
Rachel Singeras Gas Station Manager
Jim Beaveras Sheriff Ritter
Jessica Bowmanas Charlotte
McKenzie Satterthwaiteas Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Basil Wallaceas Car Salesman
Brian Leckneras Officer Keeney
Mary Wickliffeas Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Kenneth Whiteas Ronald Ellinghouse

Facts

Release dateOctober 5, 2001
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” shorter as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$23,000,000
Box office$36,642,838 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0206314

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RoundersRounders1998 ยท โ˜… 7.0 ยท 2h 1m

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Questions

How long is Joy Ride?
Joy Ride runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Joy Ride worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,432 votes, which places it #72 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 52%) and #1056 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Joy Ride?
Joy Ride was directed by John Dahl. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Rounders (1998).
Who stars in Joy Ride?
Steve Zahn as Fuller; Paul Walker as Lewis; Leelee Sobieski as Venna; Michael McCleery as Officer Akins; Dell Yount as Gas Station Mechanic; Stuart Stone as Danny (Lewis's Roommate).
What is Joy Ride rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Joy Ride?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4581.

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