Joy Ride
"It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them."
Originally released in 2001. Joy Ride is a mystery/thriller film. directed by John Dahl.
Starring Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, and Leelee Sobieski
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,292 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$36.6M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Walker
as Lewis Thomas
Steve Zahn
as Fuller Thomas
Leelee Sobieski
as Venna
Ted Levine
as Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited)
Michael McCleery
as Officer Akins
Dell Yount
as Gas Station Mechanic
Rachel Singer
as Gas Station Manager
Jim Beaver
as Sheriff Ritter
Jessica Bowman
as Charlotte
Stuart Stone
as Danny, Lewis' Roommate
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $36,642,838
Production Companies
- Regency Enterprises
- Bad Robot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joy Ride about?
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.
Who directed Joy Ride?
Joy Ride was directed by John Dahl.
How long is Joy Ride?
Joy Ride has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Joy Ride released?
Joy Ride was released on October 5, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joy Ride?
The main cast of Joy Ride includes Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, Leelee Sobieski, Ted Levine, Michael McCleery.
Is Joy Ride worth watching?
Joy Ride has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,292 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.