Let It Ride (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Let It Ride is a 1989 action comedy directed by Joe Pytka, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Teri Garr. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Joe Pytka
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Let It Ride About?
The premise of Let It Ride without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A daredevil snowboarder named Craig Kelly is on the verge of achieving greatness in the competitive world of snowboarding. The film follows his journey, blending humor with heart-pumping action as he pursues glory. Audiences are taken on a thrilling ride through snow-covered landscapes, experiencing the adrenaline and challenges of elite athletes striving for victory. It's a wild adventure that explores the highs and lows of competitive sports.
Let It Ride Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- behind the scenes
- making of
- actor
- movie actor
- film actor
- dvd extra
- betting
- dvd bonus
- horse race betting
- horse
- comedian
- reference to damon runyon
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- year 1989
- animal house
- reference to animal house
- racing
- pg
- red dress
- promotional
- promotional video
- promotional featurette
- epk
- electronic press kit
- breasts hanging out
- special feature
- featurette
- film actress
- movie star
- movie actress
- bet
- gamble
- movie set
- film set
- 1980s
- gambler
- tote
- betting on horse
- betting on a horse
- let it ride
- gambling
- track
- race
- horse racing
- racecourse
- racetrack
- racehorse
- actress
- four word title
Let It Ride Cast
Richard Dreyfuss leads the cast, with Teri Garr. Directed by Joe Pytka.
- Director Joe Pytka
More from Joe Pytka
One more film directed by Joe Pytka: Space Jam.
Let It Ride Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Let It Ride 33 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Let It Ride Plot Summary
What happens in Let It Ride from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jay Trotter is a taxi driver who teams up with his best friend, a fellow cabbie named Looney, whose ear for gossip comes with a hidden microphone. Looney records conversations with passengers, and one night a tape surfaces that captures two men discussing an upcoming horse race and a horse that seems set to win big because its owner and trainer have been holding it back unethically. Despite Trotter’s plan to quit betting and focus on rebuilding his marriage, the lure of a big payday pulls him toward the track. In a bar restroom near the racetrack, he mutters a half-serious prayer to a higher power, and the moment of luck seems already within reach.
just one big day, that’s all I’m asking for, one day, I’m due.
Full summary
The whole story of Let It Ride, scene by scene
Let It Ride Box Office
Let It Ride grossed $5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5M
- US & Canada
- $5M
Let It Ride Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Let It Ride.
How Well Do You Know Let It Ride?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main character Jay Trotter's profession at the start of the film?
Let It Ride Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “2 dollars sur un tocard” and “2 dollars sur 1 tocard”.
- Also known as
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- 2 dollars sur un tocard
- 2 dollars sur 1 tocard
- Alles auf Sieg
- Deux dollars sur un tocard
- Felice e vincente
- 도박의 비결
- A rienda suelta
- Um Dia de Sorte
- Sázkař
- 赌棍
- A Grande Barbada
- Скачи во весь опор!
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- Tétre vagy befutóra
- Niech się dzieje, co chce
- Para Budalası
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Let It Ride FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Let It Ride, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Let It Ride?
Let It Ride runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Let It Ride released?
Let It Ride was released on August 18, 1989.
Who directed Let It Ride?
Let It Ride was directed by Joe Pytka.
More films by Joe Pytka Who is in the cast of Let It Ride?
Let It Ride stars Richard Dreyfuss and Teri Garr.
How much did Let It Ride make at the box office?
Let It Ride grossed $5 million worldwide.
How is Let It Ride rated?
Let It Ride has 33 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Let It Ride have a post-credit scene?
No. Let It Ride has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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