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.
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Steve Zahn
Fuller
Paul Walker
Lewis
Leelee Sobieski
Venna
Jessica Bowman
Charlotte
Stuart Stone
Danny (Lewis's Roommate)
Basil Wallace
Car Salesman
Brian Leckner
Officer Keeney
Mary Wickliffe
Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
McKenzie Satterthwaite
Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Dell Yount
Gas Station Mechanic
Director
John Dahl
Tagline
"It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$23,000,000
Revenue
$36,642,838
Production
Regency Enterprises, Bad Robot
JPV852
February 9, 2021
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
December 17, 2024
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...
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