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Riders

  • 2001
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
110
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Riders (2001)
Drama

A teenage girl runs away with her younger sister, eluding their mother's abusive boyfriend, in search of their long-estranged father. Ultimately, the adolescent girl must confront her would-... Read allA teenage girl runs away with her younger sister, eluding their mother's abusive boyfriend, in search of their long-estranged father. Ultimately, the adolescent girl must confront her would-be abuser face-to-face.A teenage girl runs away with her younger sister, eluding their mother's abusive boyfriend, in search of their long-estranged father. Ultimately, the adolescent girl must confront her would-be abuser face-to-face.

  • Director
    • Doug Sadler
  • Writer
    • Doug Sadler
  • Stars
    • Don Harvey
    • Bodine Boling
    • Jane Beard
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    110
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Doug Sadler
    • Writer
      • Doug Sadler
    • Stars
      • Don Harvey
      • Bodine Boling
      • Jane Beard
    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Don Harvey
    Don Harvey
    • Ned Rogers
    Bodine Boling
    Bodine Boling
    • Alex Stone
    • (as Bodine Alexander)
    Jane Beard
    • Jessica Stone
    Sarah Stusek
    • Sara Stone
    Aaron Shields
    • Damon
    Jerry Richardson
    • Chad
    Katie Barrett
    • Dora
    Rhea Seehorn
    Rhea Seehorn
    • Bitsy
    Jim Chance
    • Ray Stone (Dad)
    Clay Railey
    • Priest
    Terry Alston
    • Bus Ticket Agent
    Althea Childs
    • Lorraine
    Antoinette Watts
    • Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
    Scott Michael Jefferson
    • Homeless Man
    • (as Scott Jefferson)
    Doug Sadler
    Doug Sadler
    • Man With Blue Hair
    Jackie Kinney
    • Party Nurse #1
    Norma
    • Dusty Road Bartender
    Allen Fontenot & The Country Cajuns
    • New Orleans Party Band
    • Director
      • Doug Sadler
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      • Doug Sadler
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    10homer-26

    Powerfully evocative film. See it.

    A wonderful debut for this director, and many of the actors. I was drawn into the plot as it unfolded, and the characters surprised me with their deep honesty. "Riders" is a powerfully evocative film that affected me deeply. See it!
    10jrmorse

    Engaging, authentic story of family challenges

    Loved this film . . . a very real story about single mom parenting and daughters' relationships with mom's boyfriends. The characters are very authentic and compelling. Plus the locales are very real and intriguing. Very well done independent film. A must-see for film buffs.
    10wakplatz

    This film moved me. The characters were touching and smart.

    The acting is excellent, and the movie touched me with its sensitive, complex treatment of the sisters. I like that it does not provide the viewer with a "program", but draws the viewer into the story in a way that engages our creativity and imagination, and allows us to respond in our own fashion to the issues raised.
    10jjjaffe

    It took my breath away...

    I saw this film at the LA Film Festival. It is an intense and complex story. The photography is fantastic. The main characters are portrayed by two young actresses who do a great job. As in real life, the "bad guy" has more facets to him than at first apparent. The ending leaves the viewer with lots to speculate about. It would make for a good conversation with teens as well as adults. I highly recommend this film.
    8NeelyO

    A promising debut feature

    As low-budget, calling-card movies go, this one is fairly heartfelt and well-produced. Sadler shows a real flair for exploring the psyche of his female teen protagonist, and he's clearly gotten the most production value possible out of a small budget. It's scruffy around the edges, perhaps, but it's a movie that makes me curious to see what the director will do next. RIDERS is certainly leaps and bounds beyond many first films whose makers have been crowned the Second Coming after one successful Sundance screening.

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Maryland, USA
    • Production company
      • Theatrefire Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
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