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Ride

Ride

When her son dropped out, she dropped in.

20145.71h 33m

Overview

Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

Directed by Helen Hunt
Written by Helen Hunt
Produced by Karen Lauder, Helen Hunt, Moon Blauner
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Top Cast

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Jackie

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

Angelo

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Ian

David Zayas

David Zayas

Ramon

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Blanche

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

Peter

Leonor Varela

Leonor Varela

Danielle

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Tim

Julie Dretzin

Julie Dretzin

Joanna

Jay Russell

Jay Russell

Maitre 'D

Themes & Keywords

new york citysurfingsurferchauffeurlos angeles, californiawriterbook editorwoman directormother son relationshipcodependencysurfing lessons

About Ride

Ride is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2014 exploring themes of new york city, surfing, surfer, chauffeur, los angeles, california, writer. Directed by Helen Hunt, it stars Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, Luke Wilson. Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

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