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4.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbPG19681h 23mUnited States of America

I Need a Ride to California

Synopsis

Follows a group of hippies in Greenwich Village during the 1960's, centering on the story of a girl exploring various relationships with men, and her search for the values of the time.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 5, 1968

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 10, 2021

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Morris Engel
Screenplay & Story
Vivian Tyson, Leon I. Rayphil
Original Score
Jim Lyons, Rolf Barnes
Original Title
I Need a Ride to California
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 23m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Morris Engel

Screenplay & Story

Vivian Tyson, Leon I. Rayphil

Original Score & Music

Jim Lyons, Rolf Barnes

Director of Photography

Morris Engel, Max Glenn

Producers

Morris Engel

Department Leadership Roster

Morris Engel

Morris Engel

Director

Vivian Tyson

Writer

Morris Engel

Morris Engel

Director of Photography

Jim Lyons

Original Music Composer

Morris Engel

Morris Engel

Producer

Max Glenn

Director of Photography

Rolf Barnes

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Need a Ride to California.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Need a Ride to California

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Need a Ride to California about?

Follows a group of hippies in Greenwich Village during the 1960's, centering on the story of a girl exploring various relationships with men, and her search for the values of the time.

Who directed I Need a Ride to California?

I Need a Ride to California was directed by Morris Engel.

Who stars in I Need a Ride to California?

The principal cast of I Need a Ride to California includes Lilly Shell, Rod Perry, Loren Standlee, Ziska, Michael Brody.

When was I Need a Ride to California released and how long is it?

I Need a Ride to California was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

Who composed the musical score for I Need a Ride to California?

The original motion picture soundtrack for I Need a Ride to California was composed by Jim Lyons, Rolf Barnes.

What is the age rating and content advisory for I Need a Ride to California?

I Need a Ride to California holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).