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The Ride

7.220181h 38mPG-13MovieDrama

The story of John Buultjens, who has dedicated his life to the sport of BMX.

DirectorAlex Ranarivelo
WritersJ.R. Reher·Jean-marie sobeck
ProducersAli Afshar·Forrest Lucas

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Cast · Directed by Alex Ranarivelo

SGShane Graham
Shane Graham
John Buultjens
LLudacris
Ludacris
Eldridge Buultjens
SASasha Alexander
Sasha Alexander
MaryAnna Buultjens
BSBlake Sheldon
Blake Sheldon
Rory McCord
JSJessica Serfaty
Jessica Serfaty
Sherri
AAAli Afshar
Ali Afshar
Scott Carroll
MGMontanna Gillis
Montanna Gillis
Layla
AZAnna Zielinski
Anna Zielinski
Ms. Thomas
CMChristina Moore
Christina Moore
Maggie McCord
KWKathleen Wilhoite
Kathleen Wilhoite
Amanda
CTCourtney Hope Turner
Courtney Hope Turner
Courtney
TW
Tiffany K. Wong

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The Ride — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ride?

The Ride is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MovieSphere+ and The CW in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ride on Netflix?

No, The Ride is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MovieSphere+.

Is The Ride on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Ride for free?

The Ride is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Fawesome in United States.

Is The Ride based on a true story?

Yes — The Ride is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).