
The Pursuit of Happyness(2006)
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.


“You can't soar until someone lifts you up.”
The story of John Buultjens, who has dedicated his life to the sport of BMX.

Shane Graham
John Buultjens

Ludacris
Eldridge Buultjens

Sasha Alexander
MaryAnna Buultjens

Blake Sheldon
Rory McCord

Jessica Serfaty
Sherri

Ali Afshar
Scott Carroll

Montanna Gillis
Layla

Anna Zielinski
Ms. Thomas

Christina Moore
Maggie McCord

Kathleen Wilhoite
Amanda
The Ride is a drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of based on true story, bmx, foster family, abused child. Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, it stars Shane Graham, Ludacris, Sasha Alexander. The story of John Buultjens, who has dedicated his life to the sport of BMX.
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