Joy Ride

Joy Ride

2001-10-05 1h 37m R
Mystery Thriller Drama
6.5
User Score
1257 votes

"It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them."

Overview

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.

John Dahl

Director

J.J. Abrams

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$23,000,000

Revenue

$36,642,838

Runtime

1h 37m

Release Date

2001-10-05

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Reviews

JPV852

JPV852

2021-02-09T00:53:37.637Z

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**

RalphRahal

RalphRahal

2024-12-17T16:41:04.698Z

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 buildup. The ending feels rushed and lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression. While entertaining, the movie falls short of its full potential with a script that could have used a stronger conclusion.