Joyride
“Would you kill for the ride of your life?”
Synopsis
A bored motel clerk and his buddies go for a little joy ride in a woman's car. They don't realize until it is too late that she is a paid assassin and that her latest victim is in the trunk. Thus begins the clerk's descent into a shadowy world of lies and murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Quinton Peeples
- Screenplay & Story
- Quinton Peeples
- Original Title
- Joyride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Trillion Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Quinton Peeples
Quinton Peeples
Steven Douglas Smith
Cindy Parisotto
Jon Juhlin, Laurent Zilber
Department Leadership Roster
Quinton Peeples
Director
Quinton Peeples
Writer
Jon Juhlin
Producer
Cindy Parisotto
Editor
Steven Douglas Smith
Director of Photography
Wendy Samuels
Production Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joyride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joyride about?
A bored motel clerk and his buddies go for a little joy ride in a woman's car. They don't realize until it is too late that she is a paid assassin and that her latest victim is in the trunk. Thus begins the clerk's descent into a shadowy world of lies and murder.
Who directed Joyride?
Joyride was directed by Quinton Peeples.
Who stars in Joyride?
The principal cast of Joyride includes Tobey Maguire, Amy Hathaway, Wilson Cruz, Christina Zilber, Adam West.
When was Joyride released and how long is it?
Joyride was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joyride?
Joyride holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).