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The Ride

Original title: Ride
  • 2018
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.4K
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The Ride (2018)
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Coming-of-AgeDrama

The inspiring story of a BMX champion who overcame an abusive childhood through the love and life lessons of his interracial foster family.The inspiring story of a BMX champion who overcame an abusive childhood through the love and life lessons of his interracial foster family.The inspiring story of a BMX champion who overcame an abusive childhood through the love and life lessons of his interracial foster family.

  • Director
    • Alex Ranarivelo
  • Writers
    • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Hadeel Reda
    • J.R. Reher
  • Stars
    • Sasha Alexander
    • Kathleen Wilhoite
    • Christina Moore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Writers
      • Alex Ranarivelo
      • Hadeel Reda
      • J.R. Reher
    • Stars
      • Sasha Alexander
      • Kathleen Wilhoite
      • Christina Moore
    • 55User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander
    • Marianna Buultjens
    Kathleen Wilhoite
    Kathleen Wilhoite
    • Amanda
    Christina Moore
    Christina Moore
    • Maggie McCord
    Ludacris
    Ludacris
    • Eldridge Buultjens
    Marcella Bragio
    Marcella Bragio
    • BMX fan couple
    William W. Barbour
    William W. Barbour
    • BMX fan couple
    Jessica Serfaty
    Jessica Serfaty
    • Sherri
    Shane Graham
    Shane Graham
    • John Buultjens
    Bryan Craig
    Bryan Craig
    • Jack
    Lexy Panterra
    Lexy Panterra
    • Lexy
    Ali Afshar
    Ali Afshar
    • Scott Carroll
    Charlotte Lucas
    • Mrs. Lucas
    Zaire Adams
    Zaire Adams
    • Myles
    Anna Zielinski
    • Ms. Thomas
    George Kosturos
    George Kosturos
    • Sebastian
    Courtney Hope Turner
    Courtney Hope Turner
    • Courtney
    Blake Sheldon
    Blake Sheldon
    • Rory McCord
    Dominic DeVore
    Dominic DeVore
    • Paul
    • Director
      • Alex Ranarivelo
    • Writers
      • Alex Ranarivelo
      • Hadeel Reda
      • J.R. Reher
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews55

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    8theknownames

    Solid unpretentious feel good

    Sure it's a bit formulaic but that didn't effect how engaging and absorbing it is . If you like movies like this it not , it certainly delivers and without cringe or eye rolling . The cast fits beautifully and the story itself is inspiring and captivating . I was all there for it and I am here for it still !
    10victoria_187

    Uplifting, heartwarming and exciting

    This is so much more than a BMX movie, it is inspiring and makes you think about life, it has many great messages, amazing actors with not only tear jerker but some exciting moments. I had such a great time watching it, thank you for making this movie. John Buultjens is a fantastic human!
    10klmreview

    Great story and excellent acting!!

    Really good movie!! Loved the story, the actors and that it's based on a true story about over coming lifes tragic moments w/a foster family that truly was in it to help the child!!

    And the BMX just added to the story!!

    Great story that needed told!!!
    10turfpro-58203

    Great Movie!

    Glad this movie finally came out. I watched because it was a "BMX movie" and at the half century mark BMX is important to me. I still ride! But the movie was way more than a BMX movie. John Buultjens' story is a great story that more people in today's world need to hear. He is livening proof a bad start in life can be overcome.
    8johanna_r

    I Liked it!

    I enjoyed the film and am a bit surprised at the low review. I thought the acting was done well, a little over the top at times, but didn't distract from the film. Really great, heart warming story...I def teared up a couple times. I would recommend for an entertaining netflix kinda night.

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    • Trivia
      Many scenes were filmed in the Sonoma County CA town of Petaluma. Filming took place at St.Vincents High School and the Petaluma skateboard park.
    • Connections
      References Weird Science (1985)

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ride
    • Filming locations
      • Petaluma, California, USA(Skate Park)
    • Production company
      • ESX Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $619
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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