Ride
“When her son dropped out, she dropped in.”
Synopsis
Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Ride Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites Comedy HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-11
Top Cast
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Helen Hunt
Jackie
Brenton Thwaites
Angelo
Luke Wilson
Ian
David Zayas
Ramon
Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell
Blanche
Robert Knepper
Peter
Leonor Varela
Danielle
Callum Keith Rennie
Tim
Julie Dretzin
Joanna
Jay Russell
Maitre 'D
Jordan Lane Price
Marywald
Willie C. Carpenter
Doorman
Richard Kind
Boss
Makena Lei Carnahan
Young Girl on Plane
Jay Huguley
Co-Worker
Amberly Rose Echeverry
Makena Lei
Evan Williams
Brad
Keith Ewell
Flight Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helen Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Hunt
- Original Score
- Julian Wass
- Original Title
- Ride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Sandbar Pictures, South Swell Films, Abandon Entertainment, Big Block Media Holdings, ONEZERO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt
Julian Wass
Jas Shelton, Patrick P. Smith
William Yeh
Samantha Housman, Michael Paesano, Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell, Greg Little, Karen Lauder
Department Leadership Roster
Helen Hunt
Director
Helen Hunt
Screenplay
Jas Shelton
Director of Photography
Greg Little
Producer
William Yeh
Editor
Karen Lauder
Producer
Helen Hunt
Producer
Tracey Gallacher
Production Design
Moon Blauner
Producer
Lizzie Friedman
Producer
Julian Wass
Original Music Composer
Michael T. Brady
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ride about?
Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.
Who directed Ride?
Ride was directed by Helen Hunt.
Who stars in Ride?
The principal cast of Ride includes Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, Luke Wilson, David Zayas, Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell.
When was Ride released and how long is it?
Ride was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Ride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ride was composed by Julian Wass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ride?
Ride holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).