Joyride(1977)
It was fun... while it lasted!
Joyride Synopsis
Scott, John and Suzie quit their boring jobs and depart L.A. for Alaska to pursue their dream of their own salmon fishing business. They soon find that life in Alaska is more difficult than expected as they are forced to abandon their plans and make desperate choices just to survive.
Joyride (1977) is a adventure, comedy, crime, drama and romance film directed by Joseph Ruben, released on June 1, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Desi Arnaz Jr., Robert Carradine, Melanie Griffith and Anne Lockhart. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Ruben
- Writers:
- Peter Rainer, Joseph Ruben
- Producers:
- Bruce Cohn Curtis
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen M. Katz
- Composer:
- Jimmie Haskell
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Joyride (1977) Trailer
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Joyride Videos & Clips
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Joyride (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
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Joyride Cast & Crew
Main cast
Desi Arnaz Jr.
as Scott
Robert Carradine
as John
Melanie Griffith
as Susie
Anne Lockhart
as Cindy Young
Tom Ligon
as Sanders
- Cliff Lenz
Cliff Lenz
as Henderson
- Robert Loper
Robert Loper
as Simon Williams
- Diana Grayf
Diana Grayf
as Rhonda
- Diane O'Mack
Diane O'Mack
as Debbie
- Susan Ludlow
Susan Ludlow
as Personnel Lady
Ted D'Arms
as Site Manager
- Gail Rosella
Gail Rosella
as Cashier
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Ruben, written by Peter Rainer and Joseph Ruben, produced by Bruce Cohn Curtis.
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Joyride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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Joyride – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joyride online?
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Joyride (1977) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joyride?
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The main cast of Joyride (1977) includes Desi Arnaz Jr., Robert Carradine, Melanie Griffith, Anne Lockhart and Tom Ligon. The film was directed by Joseph Ruben. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joyride released?
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Joyride was released on June 1, 1977 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Joyride worth watching?
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Joyride (1977) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Joyride?
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Yes. The official Joyride trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.