Movie

Ride

“When her son dropped out, she dropped in.”

★ 5.7(145)20141h 33m

Ride is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Helen Hunt
Release date: 2014-11-08
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sandbar Pictures

Ride — trailer

About Ride

Ride is a 2014 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Helen Hunt, starring Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites and Luke Wilson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 145 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ride in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

Cast

Helen Hunt

Jackie

Brenton Thwaites

Angelo

Luke Wilson

Ian

David Zayas

Ramon

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Blanche

Robert Knepper

Peter

Leonor Varela

Danielle

Callum Keith Rennie

Tim

Julie Dretzin

Joanna

Jay Russell

Maitre 'D

Jordan Lane Price

Marywald

Willie C. Carpenter

Doorman

Themes & keywords

new york citysurfingsurferchauffeurlos angeles, californiawriterbook editorwoman directormother son relationshipcodependencysurfing lessons

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ride in United States?+

In United States, Ride is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ride on Netflix?+

Ride is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Ride?+

Ride has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Ride?+

Ride stars Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, Luke Wilson, David Zayas and Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell.

When did Ride come out?+

Ride is a 2014 movie directed by Helen Hunt.

What genre is Ride?+

Ride is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Ride?+

Ride was directed by Helen Hunt.