The Ride(2003)
surfing, hawaii
The Ride Synopsis
When cocky, young surfing champion David Monroe wipes out on a big wave, he slips back in time to 1911 Hawaii. Washing up on Waikiki beach, he discovers the true spirit of surfing when he is befriended by a young Hawaiian beachboy not yet known to the world - the future Olympic and surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku.
The Ride (2003) is a fantasy, drama, comedy, documentary and science fiction film directed by Nathan Kurosawa, released on November 2, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Scot Davis, Sean Kaawa, Mary Paalani and Weldon Kekauoha. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Nathan Kurosawa
- Status:
- Released
The Ride Cast & Crew
Main cast
Scot Davis
as David Monroe
- Sean Kaawa
Sean Kaawa
as Duke Kahanamoku
- Mary Paalani
Mary Paalani
as Lehua
- Weldon Kekauoha
Weldon Kekauoha
as Blackie
- Johann Bouit
Johann Bouit
as Caps
- Bruce Hale
Bruce Hale
as Harvey
Key crew
Directed by Nathan Kurosawa.
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The Ride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Ride – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ride online?
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Who stars in The Ride?
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The main cast of The Ride (2003) includes Scot Davis, Sean Kaawa, Mary Paalani, Weldon Kekauoha and Johann Bouit. The film was directed by Nathan Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ride released?
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The Ride was released on November 2, 2003 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Ride worth watching?
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The Ride (2003) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.