Ride or Die
Synopsis
When Paula, a restless Midwesterner yearning for a fresh start in California, unexpectedly reunites with Sloane—her enigmatic high school crush—the spark between them reignites instantly. What begins as a casual catch-up soon turns into a spontaneous cross-country road trip. But as the miles roll by, hidden secrets and buried traumas surface, and their blossoming romance takes a darker turn. With unexpected consequences at every stop, the journey becomes a fight for trust, survival, and the truth—testing how far they’re willing to go for love, and what they’re running from.
Top Cast
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Briana Middleton
Paula
Stella Everett
Sloan
Seth Gilliam
Creon
Guinevere Turner
Jay
Eisa Davis
Sherri
Ella Jay Basco
Bree
Amin El Gamal
Matari
Cody Kostro
Anthony
Lark White
Yvette
Brandon James Gilbert
Hunter
Khristee Love
Thrift Store Manager
Jack Johnson
White Teen
Sara Cozolino
Homeless Woman
Leslie Zang
Receptionist
Jilanne Klaus
Waitress
Zoe Farmingdale
Sloanes Mom
Martel "TZ" Shaw
Hippie with Guitar
Release History & Theatrical Window
Manchester Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josalynn Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Josalynn Smith, Alicia Louzoun-Heisler
- Original Score
- Freya
- Original Title
- Ride or Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Foxxhole Productions, Twice Told Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josalynn Smith
Josalynn Smith, Alicia Louzoun-Heisler
Freya
Arlene Muller
Olivia Eliseo
Datari Turner, Matthew Keene Smith, Josalynn Smith, Santiago Garcia Galvan
Department Leadership Roster
Josalynn Smith
Director
Josalynn Smith
Writer
Matthew Keene Smith
Producer
Josalynn Smith
Producer
Alicia Louzoun-Heisler
Writer
Arlene Muller
Director of Photography
Olivia Eliseo
Editor
Daniel Ornitz
Production Design
Freya
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ride or Die.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ride or Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ride or Die about?
When Paula, a restless Midwesterner yearning for a fresh start in California, unexpectedly reunites with Sloane—her enigmatic high school crush—the spark between them reignites instantly. What begins as a casual catch-up soon turns into a spontaneous cross-country road trip. But as the miles roll by, hidden secrets and buried traumas surface, and their blossoming romance takes a darker turn. With unexpected consequences at every stop, the journey becomes a fight for trust, survival, and the truth—testing how far they’re willing to go for love, and what they’re running from.
Who directed Ride or Die?
Ride or Die was directed by Josalynn Smith.
Who stars in Ride or Die?
The principal cast of Ride or Die includes Briana Middleton, Stella Everett, Seth Gilliam, Guinevere Turner, Eisa Davis.
When was Ride or Die released and how long is it?
Ride or Die was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ride or Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ride or Die was composed by Freya.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ride or Die?
Ride or Die holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).