Ride
“This party makes no stops.”
Synopsis
A group of young people leave Harlem for a bus trip down to Miami. The voyage starts off with problems, but it ends up becoming a learning experience, as they end up finding things out about each other they had not previously known.
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Ride - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-06
Top Cast
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Malik Yoba
Poppa
Melissa De Sousa
Leta
John Witherspoon
Roscoe
Fredro Starr
Geronimo
Cedric the Entertainer
Bo
Sticky Fingaz
Brotha X
Idalis DeLeon
Charity
Guy Torry
Indigo
Downtown Julie Brown
Bleau
Luther Campbell
Freddy B
Doctor Dré
Eight
Ed Lover
Six
Snoop Dogg
Mente
Gary Anthony Williams
Tiny
Redman
Redman
Fred Williamson
Casper's Dream Dad
Julia Garrison
Blacké
Reuben Cobia
Casper
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Millicent Shelton
- Screenplay & Story
- Millicent Shelton
- Original Title
- Ride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Dimension Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Millicent Shelton
Millicent Shelton
Frank Byers
Earl Watson
Warrington Hudlin, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Reginald Hudlin, Cary Granat
Department Leadership Roster
Millicent Shelton
Writer
Millicent Shelton
Director
Earl Watson
Editor
Bryan Jones
Production Design
Richard Owings
Costume Design
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Warrington Hudlin
Producer
Reginald Hudlin
Producer
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
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?
A group of young people leave Harlem for a bus trip down to Miami. The voyage starts off with problems, but it ends up becoming a learning experience, as they end up finding things out about each other they had not previously known.
Who directed Ride?
Ride was directed by Millicent Shelton.
Who stars in Ride?
The principal cast of Ride includes Malik Yoba, Melissa De Sousa, John Witherspoon, Fredro Starr, Cedric the Entertainer.
When was Ride released and how long is it?
Ride was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ride?
Ride holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).