FEATURE FILM

Joy Ride

6.6/10
TMDB1,457 votes
2001Original: English98 min

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.

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Cast: Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman, Stuart Stone

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Joy Ride

It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.

Joy Ride (2001) is a film in the mystery, thriller, drama genres. Directed by John Dahl. The cast includes Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman.

Released
2001-10-05
Original language
English
Runtime
98 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Regency Enterprises, Bad Robot
Directors
John Dahl
Writers
Clay Tarver, J.J. Abrams

Joy Ride cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.6/10 from 1,457 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

JPV852

TMDB member review

On a whim, decided to watch this one after a long while and still an okay thriller. Doesn't make sense how Rusty Nail is able to keep track of the three leads though but still found it entertaining enough. 3.25/5

RalphRahal

TMDB member review

Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the film with a solid performance, while Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Fuller occasionally feels over the top. The suspense and tension are well-executed for much of the film, keeping viewers on edge, but the final act doesn’t live up to the buildup.…

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Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the film with a solid performance, while Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Fuller occasionally feels over the top. The suspense and tension are well-executed for much of the film, keeping viewers on edge, but the final act doesn’t live up to the buildup. The ending feels rushed and lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression. While entertaining, the movie falls short of its full potential with a script that could have used a stronger conclusion.

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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 stars in Joy Ride?

Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman, Stuart Stone, Basil Wallace. See the cast cards above for character names.

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