Joy Ride

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1 hr. 35 min.

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 Consensus

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

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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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Adele Lim

Director

Stephanie Hsu

Kat

David Denman

Joe Sullivan

Ashley Park

Audrey

Annie Mumolo

Mary Sullivan

Sherry Cola

Lolo

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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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Ty Burr

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A lot you’ve seen before but with just enough rude freshness to keep from feeling like a complete retread.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 4, 2023

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

Epic and no-holds-barred levels of hilarity, whilst also being moving and heartfelt...

Mar 27, 2024

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

Joy Ride hoots and honks its way to a place a lot more serious than that title suggests. But once it gets there, it doesn’t quite know where to steer.

Dec 28, 2023

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Annlee Ellingson

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There’s a tenderness at the heart of "Joy Ride" and the relationship among the four friends that’s sweet and affecting.

Dec 5, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Dan Clarke
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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