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Ride (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Ride is a 2015 comedy starring Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites and David Zayas. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $6,489 worldwide. Critics gave it 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
18%
worldwide gross
$6.5K
Metascore
48
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Ride (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ride About?

The premise of Ride without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A driven mother, Jackie, embarks on a journey to reconnect with her son Angelo, who’s found himself on the California coast. Along the way, she meets a charismatic surf instructor who encourages her to embrace a more carefree approach to life. As Jackie tries to understand her son and rediscover her own youthful side, they both face challenges and learn to navigate changing circumstances together.

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Cast & crew

Ride Cast

Helen Hunt leads the cast, with Brenton Thwaites and David Zayas.

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Ratings

Ride Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ride 18% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.

Plot

Ride Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Ride from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jackie Durning Helen Hunt is a single mother and a disciplined editor who has spent years shaping her son Angelo Brenton Thwaites into a writer. In New York City, she guards his path with unwavering scrutiny, believing her tough guidance will forge the perfect voice. Angelo, however, carries a quiet doubt about his own talent, and he longs to prove his independence from his mother’s relentless mentorship. When he earns a spot to study writing at NYU, his arrival signals a hopeful step forward, yet his confidence remains fragile, held tight by years of close editorial pressure.

Full summary

The whole story of Ride, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Ride Box Office

Ride grossed $6,489 worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.5K

International
$6.5K
Videos

Ride Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Ride.

Ride Official Trailer #1 (2015) - Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites Comedy HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ride?

10 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 profession of Jackie Durning at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in Ride

44 cars on screen, including the 2003 Lincoln Town Car and the 1997 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H.

All 44 cars
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car in Ride 2003 Lincoln Town Car Main role
  • 1997 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H in Ride 1997 Volkswagen Golf III Typ 1H Important role
  • 1964 Chevrolet C-Series in Ride 1964 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
  • 2011 Ford Crown Victoria in Ride 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role

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FAQ

Ride FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ride, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ride?

Ride runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Ride released?

Ride was released on May 1, 2015.

Who is in the cast of Ride?

Ride stars Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites and David Zayas, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Ride make at the box office?

Ride grossed $6,489 worldwide.

How is Ride rated?

Ride has 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Ride have a post-credit scene?

No. Ride has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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