MysteryThrillerDrama

Joy Ride

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

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.

Release Date : 2001-10-05

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Regency EnterprisesBad Robot

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Joyride

Cast

Character Name : Lewis Thomas

Original Name : Paul Walker

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fuller Thomas

Original Name : Steve Zahn

Gender : Male

Character Name : Venna

Original Name : Leelee Sobieski

Gender : Female

Character Name : Officer Akins

Original Name : Michael McCleery

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gas Station Mechanic

Original Name : Dell Yount

Gender : Male

Character Name : Gas Station Manager

Original Name : Rachel Singer

Gender : Female

Character Name : Sheriff Ritter

Original Name : Jim Beaver

Gender : Male

Character Name : Charlotte

Original Name : Jessica Bowman

Gender : Female

Character Name : Danny, Lewis' Roommate

Original Name : Stuart Stone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Car Salesman

Original Name : Basil Wallace

Gender : Male

Character Name : Officer Keeney

Original Name : Brian Leckner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

Original Name : Mary Wickliffe

Gender : Female

Character Name : Assistant Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk

Original Name : McKenzie Satterthwaite

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ronald Ellinghouse

Original Name : Kenneth White

Gender : Male

Character Name : Night Manager

Original Name : Luis Cortés

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ice Truck Man

Original Name : Satch Huizenga

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bartender

Original Name : Terry Leonard

Gender : Male

Character Name : Truck Stop Waitress

Original Name : Gwenda Deacon

Gender : Female

Character Name : Truck Stop Manager

Original Name : Robert Winley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Waitress

Original Name : Ali Gage

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hotwire Consultant

Original Name : Jack Moore

Gender : Male

Character Name : Man at Door

Original Name : Hugh Dane

Gender : Male

Character Name : Traveling Salesman

Original Name : Lee Stepp

Gender : Male

Character Name : Marine

Original Name : Jay Hernandez

Gender : Male

Character Name : Policeman #1

Original Name : Huey Redwine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Policeman #2

Original Name : John Maynard

Gender : Male

Character Name : Policeman #3

Original Name : Peter Weireter

Gender : Male

Character Name : Local in Nebraska Bar

Original Name : James MacDonald

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cop (uncredited)

Original Name : Walton Goggins

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rusty Nail (uncredited)

Original Name : Matthew Kimbrough

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Ted Levine

Gender : Male

Reviews

JPV852

@JPV852

2021-06-23

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**

RalphRahal

@RalphRahal

2024-12-17

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. The ending feels rushed and lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression. While entertaining, the movie falls short of its full potential with a script that could have used a stronger conclusion.