The Rider
Synopsis
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-12
Top Cast
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Brady Jandreau
Brady Blackburn
Tim Jandreau
Wayne Blackburn
Lilly Jandreau
Lilly Blackburn
Cat Clifford
Cat Clifford
Terri Dawn Pourier
Terri Dawn Pourier
Lane Scott
Lane Scott
Tanner Langdeau
Tanner Langdeau
James Calhoon
James Calhoon
Derrick Janis
Victor Chasing Hawk
Greg Barber
Bar Owner
Steven DeWolfe
Fourth Rodeo Cowboy
Leroy Pourier
Frank
Frank Steele
Miles
Allen Reddy
Bill
Jordon Slick Phelps
Rodeo Cowboy #2
Donnie Whirlwind Horse
Rodeo Cowboy #3
Marshall Byrne
Bar Patron #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 116 DaysBuenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 7, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 7, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chloé Zhao
- Screenplay & Story
- Chloé Zhao
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern
- Original Title
- The Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Highwayman Films, Caviar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chloé Zhao
Chloé Zhao
Nathan Halpern
Joshua James Richards
Alex O'Flinn
Yuji Zhao, Jasper Thomlinson, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck, Mollye Asher
Department Leadership Roster
Chloé Zhao
Director
Sacha Ben Harroche
Producer
Bert Hamelinck
Producer
Mollye Asher
Producer
Chloé Zhao
Writer
Chloé Zhao
Producer
Joshua James Richards
Director of Photography
Alex O'Flinn
Editor
Nathan Halpern
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rider
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What is The Rider about?
Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
Who directed The Rider?
The Rider was directed by Chloé Zhao.
Who stars in The Rider?
The principal cast of The Rider includes Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Cat Clifford, Terri Dawn Pourier.
When was The Rider released and how long is it?
The Rider was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rider was composed by Nathan Halpern.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rider?
The Rider holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).