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Joy Ride

Three young people on a Colorado-to-New Jersey road trip chat with a trucker on their CB radio, only to have to escape when he proves to be a psychotic killer.

Director(s)

John Dahl

Brenda K. Wachel

Eric Heffron

Marisa Ferrey

Jeff Shiffman

Brian E. Frankish

Carla Brand Breitner

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Cast & Crew

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Fuller

Basil Wallace

Basil Wallace

Car Salesman

Brian E. Frankish

Brian E. Frankish

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Eric Heffron

Eric Heffron

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Kenneth White

Kenneth White

Ronald Ellinghouse

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited)

Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez

Marine

Matthew Kimbrough

Matthew Kimbrough

Rusty Nail (uncredited)

Brenda K. Wachel

Brenda K. Wachel

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Jack Moore

Jack Moore

Hotwire Consultant

Greg Bronson

Greg Bronson

Truck Stop Patron (uncredited)

Terry Leonard

Terry Leonard

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Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Lewis

Rachel Singer

Rachel Singer

Gas Station Manager

Jeff Shiffman

Jeff Shiffman

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Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Cop (uncredited)

Robert Winley

Robert Winley

Truck Stop Manager

Gwenda Deacon

Gwenda Deacon

Truck Stop Waitress

Marisa Ferrey

Marisa Ferrey

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Tim Cooney

Tim Cooney

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Brian Leckner

Brian Leckner

Officer Keeney

Michael McCleery

Michael McCleery

Officer Akins

Dell Yount

Dell Yount

Gas Station Mechanic

Hugh Dane

Hugh Dane

Man at Door

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Local in Nebraska Bar

Chris Cummins

Chris Cummins

Deputy (uncredited)

Peter Weireter

Peter Weireter

Policeman #3

Jim Beaver

Jim Beaver

Sheriff Ritter

Carla Brand Breitner

Carla Brand Breitner

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Patrick Robert Smith

Patrick Robert Smith

Cop (uncredited)

Leelee Sobieski

Leelee Sobieski

Venna

Jessica Bowman

Jessica Bowman

Charlotte

John Dahl

John Dahl

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Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone

Danny (Lewis's Roommate)

Mary Wickliffe

Mary Wickliffe

Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

McKenzie Satterthwaite

McKenzie Satterthwaite

Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

Luis Cortés

Luis Cortés

Night Manager

Satch Huizenga

Satch Huizenga

Ice Truck Man

Ali Gage

Ali Gage

Waitress

Lee Stepp

Lee Stepp

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Huey Redwine

Huey Redwine

Policeman #1

John Maynard

John Maynard

Policeman #2

Sheryl Giffis

Sheryl Giffis

Voice Actor (voice)

Pamela Senatore

Pamela Senatore

Voice Actor (voice)

Vern Urich

Vern Urich

Officer Alexander (uncredited)

Chuck Murphy

Chuck Murphy

Paramedic (uncredited)

Brien Varady

Brien Varady

Paramedic (uncredited)

Details

GenresMystery, Thriller, Drama
Runtime1h 37 mins
Released on05 Oct 2001
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America

Reviews

RalphRahal

6/10

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.

JPV852

7/10

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**

Part of the Series

Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead

Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead

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Joy Ride 3

Joy Ride 3

2014EN