Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride(2006)
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride Synopsis
A personal, intimate look at journalist Hunter S. Thompson with a special emphasis on his Hollywood relationships. It captures the legacy and "gonzo" spirit of one of this century's most notorious figures - a man whose life and work regularly intersected with some of the biggest names in the world of film, politics, journalism and sports.
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) is a documentary film directed by Tom Thurman, released on December 12, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Hunter S. Thompson, Nick Nolte, Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Thurman
- Writers:
- Tom Marksbury
- Production:
- FBN Productions
- Status:
- Released
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hunter S. Thompson
as Self
Nick Nolte
as Narrator
Johnny Depp
as Self
Benicio del Toro
as Self
Bill Murray
as Self
Sean Penn
as Self
Gary Busey
as Self
John Cusack
as Self
Harry Dean Stanton
as Self
William F. Buckley Jr.
as Self
- Laila Nabulsi
Laila Nabulsi
as Self
Douglas Brinkley
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tom Thurman, written by Tom Marksbury.
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 19 ratings.
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride online?
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride?
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The main cast of Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) includes Hunter S. Thompson, Nick Nolte, Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro and Bill Murray. The film was directed by Tom Thurman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride released?
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride was released on December 12, 2006 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride worth watching?
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.