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Ride the Eagle

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Ride the Eagle

Released Jul 30, 2021

1h 25m

Comedy

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When Leif's (Jake Johnson) estranged mother Honey (Susan Sarandon) dies she leaves him a 'conditional inheritance'. Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate, and sometimes dubious, to-do list. Leif and Nora, his canine BFF, step into Honey's wild world as she tries to make amends from beyond the grave in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy.

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Critics Consensus

Minor yet charming, Ride the Eagle achieves sufficient altitude thanks to a sweet story and strong work from the Jake Johnson-led cast.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

It's a bit indulgent but, still, a gentle watch.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 5, 2021

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

"Eagle" might be modest and simple but it's also rewarding, a gentle comedy-drama about letting go and growing up.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 2, 2021

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's a pretty good, genial, offbeat movie.

Jul 31, 2021

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Kevin Harley

Radio Times

This is a slender but sweet take on how life, love and loss never go to plan.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 23, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A genial comedy even if it never delivers much of a punch.

Rated: B-

Oct 10, 2021

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Matthew Singleton

Film Inquiry

Even if it does not stray too far from the path of what one might expect from this sort of film, it'll still manage to leave smiles on most faces thanks primarily to Johnson, the beating heart of the story, and his wonderful chemistry with Carden.

Oct 9, 2021

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rhonald b

Bad film, terrible title. 5 sweet movie stars!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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S R

Bizarre and silly. Perhaps that's what this world is coming to? Although I didn't identify with much of it, it still entertained. Saw on Hulu.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Michael L

Honestly when the movie started I had high hopes. The first half hour was great and intriguing. Then, everything you think is gonna happen, just doesn't happen. He never really finds a solution for his problems and the movie just kinda ends.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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Jonathan H

Small cast, quiet, introspective yet funny film. Enjoyed it quite a bit. Not a lot happens, but that might have been the point. The past can hurt us and keep us from growing, which this film does a good job at reminding us of. It's important to forgive past wrongs, grow from them and become stronger.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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Josh H

A hilarious emotional rollercoaster that dives into what to expect if your estranged mother dies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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Tanya

This movie had so much potential but fell so flat. I even hate saying this because I love Jake. I had to FF thru the phone calls because they were too silly & unrealistic. Just a weird energy to it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/10/23

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Leif

Susan Sarandon

Honey

J.K. Simmons

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D'Arcy Carden

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Eric Edelstein

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Synopsis

When Leif's (Jake Johnson) estranged mother Honey (Susan Sarandon) dies she leaves him a 'conditional inheritance'. Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate, and sometimes dubious, to-do list. Leif and Nora, his canine BFF, step into Honey's wild world as she tries to make amends from beyond the grave in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy.

Director: Trent O'Donnell
Producer: D'Arcy Carden, Joe Hardesty, Jake Johnson, Trent O'Donnell, Huey Park, Huey M. Park
Screenwriter: Jake Johnson, Trent O'Donnell
Distributor: DECAL
Production Co: JTJ FILMS, DECAL
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 30, 2021
Runtime: 1h 25m

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