Jack’s Ride
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Jack’s Ride is a drama film. directed by Susana Nobre. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joaquim Veríssimo, Maria Carvalho, and Amindo Martins Rato
Synopsis
At 63 years old and almost retired, Joaquim is forced to follow job centre rules so he can collect unemployment benefits. Despite knowing that he will never return to active life, he must go from company to company asking for stamps to attest that he is looking for work. In these trips he reminisces about his life as an immigrant to the U.S., where he worked as a cab driver in New York and witnessed numerous Wall Street crashes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Terratreme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack’s Ride about?
At 63 years old and almost retired, Joaquim is forced to follow job centre rules so he can collect unemployment benefits. Despite knowing that he will never return to active life, he must go from c...
Who directed Jack’s Ride?
Jack’s Ride was directed by Susana Nobre.
How long is Jack’s Ride?
Jack’s Ride has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Jack’s Ride released?
Jack’s Ride was released on March 3, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jack’s Ride?
The main cast of Jack’s Ride includes Joaquim Veríssimo, Maria Carvalho, Amindo Martins Rato.