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Desperate to raise money for his daughter's cancer treatment, a retired bull rider teams up with his estranged son and resorts to robbery to secure payment before time runs out. But after the heist goes awry, keeping the money--and their freedom--requires the duo to outwit a dogged pair of local law enforcement officers, including a justice-minded sheriff who soon suspects that the key to her case may lie uncomfortably close to home.
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Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com "Ride" is a film overstuffed with themes, ideas, and characters, but it works because it's made with the kind of urgency that comes from a filmmaker who has to tell this story and get it out on celluloid right now, or they'll bust. Rated: 3/4 Jun 14, 2024 Full Review Joe Leydon Variety C. Thomas Howell and Forrie J. Smith give stand-out performances in director and star Jake Allyn’s suspenseful indie production. Jun 14, 2024 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Allyn’s ambitious, tough drama serves up uncompromising Texas grit in every scene, and as actor, co-writer and director, he keeps us riveted on all fronts for nearly two hours. Rated: 3/4 Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Joshua Ryan Sunshine State Cineplex Ride isn’t a perfect film, but its imperfections are well suited to its gruff and gritty world. Rated: 7/10 Jul 19, 2025 Full Review Will Bjarnar Geek Vibes Nation It’s rarely stable, an imbalanced exercise in control, yet often manages to be thrilling. Sure, most of its thrills result in big falls that leave you wishing it could have held on just a little longer. Rated: 4.5/10 Jul 19, 2025 Full Review John Serba Decider There’s no debating the film’s noble aims for authenticity, which keeps us grounded in the moment. Feb 5, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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April Gritty, authentic, & suspensefull. Great acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Vince S Good story. Gritty acting. Enjoyed movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Gina R From the description, I was expecting some sort of crime drama. Yes, there is a crime late in the movie, but there are no shootouts, no car chases, no shootouts... This is mostly a family drama. C Thomas Howell is eight years younger than me, but looks about ten years older, possibly due to major health issues in his past. Whatever the reason, his grizzled looks and growly voice are picture perfect for his role as the father struggling to pay for his daughter's medical bills, as well as re-connect with an estranged son fresh out of prison. He plays a salt-of-the-earth former champion bull rider, the middle of three generations. Interestingly, Howell's real-life father was a professional bull rider and he himself was a professional roper. So he has the street cred to play this role. Jake Allyn as the estranged son is equally good. His stoic demeanour is a mask under which he hides his guilt for a past mistake, while trying to work his way into his family's good graces with the help of his caring grandfather. The rest of the main cast are all equally strong. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Christopher F Great performances by C Thomas Howell and Jake Allyn. Shows the real, gritty side of being poor and sick and addicted in rural America. Forrie J Smith is a standout in a supporting role as well. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review prawnda s very boring and generic. constant corny and depressing guitar music Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review Steve L Was the story original- no! there have been countless stories of Rodeos, drug addicts, strained family relationships, small town etc etc. There was nothing new in the story. Let's talk performance- senior actors save the show a bit, Ladies did a good job. The Lead, no comments. This film is a very good effort but sadly a total waste. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Desperate to raise money for his daughter's cancer treatment, a retired bull rider teams up with his estranged son and resorts to robbery to secure payment before time runs out. But after the heist goes awry, keeping the money--and their freedom--requires the duo to outwit a dogged pair of local law enforcement officers, including a justice-minded sheriff who soon suspects that the key to her case may lie uncomfortably close to home.
Director
Jake Allyn
Producer
Conor Allyn, Jake Allyn, Rob Allyn, Don Lepore, Josh Plasse, Keith J. Leman
Screenwriter
Jake Allyn, Josh Plasse, Jake Allyn, Josh Plasse
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
Margate House Films, Pine Bay Pictures, Tackle Box Films
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 14, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 14, 2024
Runtime
1h 48m
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