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Joy Ride

It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.

6.6(1,447)20011h 38m7

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.

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Status
Released
Budget
$23M
Box office
$36.6M
Language
English
Part of Joy Ride Collection · 3 films
  • chase
  • gas station
  • stalking
  • psychological thriller
  • killer
  • truck driver
  • cb radio
  • road rage
  • psycho killer
  • brothers

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

John Dahl

Produced in

United States of America

Where to watch

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR5 Oct 2001
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1525 Apr 2002
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical14A5 Oct 2001
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1627 Dec 2001
  • FinlandFI

    • PhysicalK-185 Oct 2001
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical1210 Apr 2002
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1627 Dec 2001
  • HungaryHU

    • Theatrical186 Dec 2001
  • IrelandIE

    • Digital / OTT1626 Apr 2002
  • JapanJP

    • Digital / OTTR15+26 Oct 2001
  • PolandPL

    • Digital / OTT1826 Jul 2002
  • South KoreaKR

    • Theatrical1927 Jun 2002

Frequently asked questions

Joy Ride was released on 5 October 2001.

Audience reviews

2
  • J

    JPV852

    2/9/2021

    7/10

    On a whim, decided to watch this one after a long while and still an okay thriller. Doesn't make sense how Rusty Nail is able to keep track of the three leads though but still found it entertaining enough. **3.25/5**

  • R

    RalphRahal

    12/17/2024

    6/10

    Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the film with a solid performance, while Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Fuller occasionally feels over the top. The suspense and tension are well-executed for much of the film, keeping viewers on edge, but the final act doesn’t live up to the buildup. …

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