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Joy Ride

6.520011h 37mRMovieMysteryThrillerDrama

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.

DirectorJohn Dahl
WritersJ.J. Abrams·Clay Tarver
ProducersChris Moore·Patrick Markey

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Cast · Directed by John Dahl

SZSteve Zahn
Steve Zahn
Fuller
PWPaul Walker
Paul Walker
Lewis
LSLeelee Sobieski
Leelee Sobieski
Venna
JBJessica Bowman
Jessica Bowman
Charlotte
SSStuart Stone
Stuart Stone
Danny (Lewis's Roommate)
BWBasil Wallace
Basil Wallace
Car Salesman
BLBrian Leckner
Brian Leckner
Officer Keeney
MWMary Wickliffe
Mary Wickliffe
Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
MS
McKenzie Satterthwaite
Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
DYDell Yount
Dell Yount
Gas Station Mechanic
KW
Kenneth White
Ronald Ellinghouse
LC
Luis Cortés
Night Manager

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Joy Ride — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Joy Ride?

Joy Ride is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube Free and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Joy Ride on Netflix?

No, Joy Ride is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Free.

Is Joy Ride on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Joy Ride is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Joy Ride for free?

Joy Ride is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Plex in United States.

Is there a sequel to Joy Ride?

Yes — Joy Ride is followed by Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead (2009) in the Joy Ride Collection.

Is there a prequel to Joy Ride?

Joy Ride is the first film in the Joy Ride Collection.

Is Joy Ride part of a trilogy?

Yes — Joy Ride is part of a trilogy, alongside Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead (2009) and Joy Ride 3 (2014).

How many movies are in the Joy Ride Collection?

There are 3 films in the Joy Ride Collection: Joy Ride (2001), Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead (2009) and Joy Ride 3 (2014).