Joyride

Released Dec 23, 2022

1 hr. 34 min.

Comedy

Drama

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50%

42 Reviews

Tomatometer

66%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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JOYRIDE follows 12-year-old Mully (Charlie Reid), who, after fleeing his father, steals a taxi and is shocked to find a woman, Joy (Olivia Colman), in the back seat with a baby. Joy has decided to give her child away to a friend, and Mully needs some distance from his debt-ridden dad, who’s after the cash Mully has with him. And so two lovable rogues -- a complicated middle-aged mother and a troubled adolescent -- go on a journey across Ireland, gradually finding in each other the friendship, love and learning they never knew they needed.

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Critics Consensus

Olivia Colman's performance is enough to carry Joyride over a few miles of credulity-straining incident, but this rickety road trip runs out of fuel long before it reaches its final destination.

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Alan M

An engaging wholesome buddy movie starring Olivia Coleman and Charlie Reid portraying two damaged individuals who manage to help each other in dealing with their demons. Olivia Colman gives plenty of space for Charlie Reid to shine in the production. A movie full of warmth and humour although a little predictable. If you're looking to relax and just smile take the opportunity to watch it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Edgardo G

It was an awesome and funny movie. It wasn't cringe like most modern comedies and it was a refreshing movie to watch. The raunchiness of the movie was the right amount and used in a way that worked with the jobs. The ending could've been better but overall I definitely recommend watching it. I actually laughed during the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/23

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Donna M

I wish there was a rating "NOT for mature audiences." Projectile vomiting and hiding illegal drugs in various orifices were not my idea of comedy - in fact, we left before all the condoms had been recovered. The description of the movie in no way prepared us for the inane, juvenile humor.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/17/23

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Mia I

This movie managed to be highly entertaining, laugh out loud fun, while subverting many tropes and stereotypes. There was something for everyone here. See the characters for who they are as people; don't allow racial pathologies to cloud your view. I as a Black person enjoyed it immensely! Go see it in a theater.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/23

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Tutti Bella G

I loved this film! It's got everything I love in a movie, a bit of drama, quirky dry humor, fun music, heartfelt emotion, and some witty dialogue. Whoever gave less than 3 stars must have their eyes painted on 'cause this was a feckin great movie!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/23

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Tanya

51%??? Are you kidding me? Any movie unhollywoody is usually great and this movie is no exception. Plus anything with Olivia in it is just awesome.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/23/23

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Emer Reynolds

Director

Olivia Colman

Joy

Charlie Reid

Mully

Lochlann O'Mearáin

James

Olwen Fouéré

Sideline Sue

David Pearse

Singer

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Whelan Barzey

Time Out

It’s only fitting that Emer Reynolds’ Joyride opens in a bustling Irish bar, because suspending disbelief for this madcap caper definitely requires the kind of open-mindedness that only multiple Guinnesses will provide.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 25, 2023

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Tugs at your heartstrings, but you know nothing bad is really going to happen.

Jan 18, 2023

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Matthew Jackson

AV Club

It might not break any plot molds, and it doesn’t quite come together as neatly as you’d hope by the end, but thanks to Colman’s shining presence, it’s a pleasant journey all the same.

Rated: B

Jan 9, 2023

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John Serba

Decider

Joyride is a classic case of quality acting transcending a middling screenplay.

Apr 21, 2023

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Joyride is more like a train wreck. It's phony schmaltz that doesn't deserve the great talent of Olivia Colman. Among the many cringeworthy moments is a low point when a 12-year-old boy teaches a first-time middle-aged mother how to breastfeed her baby.

Mar 29, 2023

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Kim Hughes

Original Cin

Olivia Colman’s Irish road movie offers outsize charm,

Rated: A

Feb 28, 2023

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Synopsis

JOYRIDE follows 12-year-old Mully (Charlie Reid), who, after fleeing his father, steals a taxi and is shocked to find a woman, Joy (Olivia Colman), in the back seat with a baby. Joy has decided to give her child away to a friend, and Mully needs some distance from his debt-ridden dad, who’s after the cash Mully has with him. And so two lovable rogues -- a complicated middle-aged mother and a troubled adolescent -- go on a journey across Ireland, gradually finding in each other the friendship, love and learning they never knew they needed.

Director: Emer Reynolds
Executive Producer: Peter Touche, Christelle Conan, Dearbhla Regan, Ailbhe Keogan
Screenwriter: Ailbhe Keogan
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Subotica, Embankment Films, Ingenious Media, Screen Ireland
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 23, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2022

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