FeatureR2001·97m·6.5

Joy Ride

It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.

MysteryThrillerDrama

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.

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Cast

Steve Zahn

Fuller

Paul Walker

Lewis

Leelee Sobieski

Venna

Jessica Bowman

Charlotte

Stuart Stone

Danny (Lewis's Roommate)

Basil Wallace

Car Salesman

Brian Leckner

Officer Keeney

Mary Wickliffe

Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

McKenzie Satterthwaite

Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

Dell Yount

Gas Station Mechanic

Kenneth White

Ronald Ellinghouse

Luis Cortés

Night Manager

Michael McCleery

Officer Akins

Jim Beaver

Sheriff Ritter

Rachel Singer

Gas Station Manager

Satch Huizenga

Ice Truck Man

Terry Leonard

Bartender

James MacDonald

Local in Nebraska Bar

Gwenda Deacon

Truck Stop Waitress

Robert Winley

Truck Stop Manager

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
$23.0M
Revenue
$36.6M
Age rating
R
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Regency EnterprisesBad Robot

Crew

Director

John Dahl

Writers

Clay Tarver, J.J. Abrams

Jeffrey Jur

Director of Photography

Marco Beltrami

Original Music Composer

Robert Pearson

Production Design

Eric L. Beason

Editor

Scott Chestnut

Editor

Todd E. Miller

Editor

Gallery

Reviews

JPV852

2/9/2021

7.0

On a whim, decided to watch this one after a long while and still an okay thriller. Doesn't make sense how Rusty Nail is able to keep track of the three leads though but still found it entertaining enough. **3.25/5**

RalphRahal

12/17/2024

6.0

Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the film with a solid performance, while Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Fuller occasionally feels over the top. The suspense and tension are well-executed for much of the film, keeping viewers on edge, but the final act doesn’t live up to the buildup. The ending feels rushed and lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression. While entertaining, the movie falls short of its full potential with a script that could have used a stronger conclusion.

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