It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.
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.
Joy Ride (2001) is a mystery, thriller and drama film directed by John Dahl, released on October 5, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski and Jessica Bowman. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,411 ratings.
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Steve Zahn
as Fuller
Paul Walker
as Lewis
Leelee Sobieski
as Venna
Jessica Bowman
as Charlotte
Stuart Stone
as Danny (Lewis's Roommate)
Basil Wallace
as Car Salesman
Brian Leckner
as Officer Keeney
Mary Wickliffe
as Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
McKenzie Satterthwaite
as Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Dell Yount
as Gas Station Mechanic
Kenneth White
as Ronald Ellinghouse
Luis Cortés
as Night Manager
Directed by John Dahl, written by Clay Tarver and J.J. Abrams, produced by J.J. Abrams and Chris Moore.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,411 ratings.
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**
Reviewed on February 9, 2021
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…
Reviewed on December 17, 2024
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Joy Ride (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Joy Ride (2001) includes Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, Leelee Sobieski, Jessica Bowman and Stuart Stone. The film was directed by John Dahl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Joy Ride was released on October 5, 2001 and runs for 1h 37m.
Joy Ride (2001) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,411 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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