Riding in Cars with Boys(2001)
She did everything wrong, but got everything right.
Riding in Cars with Boys Synopsis
In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) is a drama and comedy film directed by Penny Marshall, released on October 19, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia and Brittany Murphy. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 492 ratings.
- Director:
- Penny Marshall
- Writers:
- Morgan Ward, Beverly D'Onofrio
- Producers:
- Julie Ansell, James L. Brooks, Sara Colleton
- Cinematographer:
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films
- Budget:
- $48,000,000
- Revenue:
- $35,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) Trailer
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Riding in Cars with Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
Drew Barrymore
as Beverly Donofrio
Steve Zahn
as Ray Hasek
Adam Garcia
as Jason
Brittany Murphy
as Fay Forrester
James Woods
as Leonard Donofrio
Lorraine Bracco
as Teresa Donofrio
Rosie Perez
as Shirley Perro
Sara Gilbert
as Tina Barr
Peter Facinelli
as Tommy Butcher
Mika Boorem
as Beverly Donofrio (Age 11)
Vincent Pastore
as Uncle Lou
Maryann Urbano
as Aunt Ann
Key crew
Directed by Penny Marshall, written by Morgan Ward and Beverly D'Onofrio, produced by Julie Ansell, James L. Brooks and Sara Colleton.
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Riding in Cars with Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 492 ratings.
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Riding in Cars with Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riding in Cars with Boys online?
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Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) is available to stream on Hulu and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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.
Who stars in Riding in Cars with Boys?
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The main cast of Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) includes Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy and James Woods. The film was directed by Penny Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riding in Cars with Boys released?
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Riding in Cars with Boys was released on October 19, 2001 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Riding in Cars with Boys worth watching?
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Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 492 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Riding in Cars with Boys?
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