Joy Ride

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Joy Ride

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Released Jul 7, 2023

1h 35m

Comedy

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The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey's (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

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Critics Consensus

Joy Ride isn't afraid to shock with its gross-out gags, but this road trip's real surprise is how successfully it blends its raunchy humor with real heart.

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Audience Says

As long as your sense of humor runs to the risqué, Joy Ride is a laugh-out-loud viewing experience.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

In spite of some moments of heart and emotional heft, it always feels it’s working too hard at brash, brassy feminist representation.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The humour is crude, ribald and deliciously unsavoury – everything you could hope for, in fact.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

Hsu and Cola balance the mania well against Park’s straight woman sincerity, but it’s Wu, a rising star on the standup scene, who serves as Joy Ride’s surprise MVP.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 4, 2023

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Karen K. Tran

The Asian Cut

The film doesn’t hold back when it comes to the jokes, but when it’s tender, it’s truly touching.

Aug 2, 2025

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Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta

“Joy Ride” is a properly raunchy road trip comedy that leans on the chemistry between the foursome at its center to make both the comedy and the heart work.

Jul 24, 2025

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

Joy Ride is a consistent and total laugh riot that keeps its audiences locked into the picture.

Rated: A-

Jul 13, 2025

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Mikaila Isabella

HILARIOUS but still balanced with great character development and a sweet story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/23

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Charles K

Hilarious and had some real heart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Lila

Hilarious and deeply moving!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/27/23

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Alexis

I loved the entire movie! Definitely a great comedic movie that was needed after everything this year. 10/10 would definitely see again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/23

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Jaytee S

Not as funny as the trailer makes it out to be. Overall good movie though.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/02/23

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Edwin

This movie had me cracking up pretty much the entire runtime!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/23

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Kat

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Ashley Park

Audrey

Annie Mumolo

Mary Sullivan

Sherry Cola

Lolo

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Synopsis

The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey's (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo's eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

Director: Adele Lim
Producer: Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Josh Fagen, Evan Goldberg, Teresa Hsiao, Adele Lim, Seth Rogen, James Weaver
Screenwriter: Adele Lim, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, Teresa Hsiao
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Point Grey, Red Mysterious Hippo, Lionsgate
Rating: R (Drug Content|Brief Graphic Nudity|Language Throughout|Strong & Crude Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 7, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 28, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.8M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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