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Thanks for the Ride

198328mMovieDrama

This finely crafted drama, set in Ontario's cottage country, revolves around two teenaged boys from the city who pick up two local girls on a Saturday night and take them for a ride. Based on an Alice Munro short story, Thanks for the Ride…

DirectorJohn Kent Harrison
WritersJohn Kent Harrison·Alice Munro
ProducersJohn Kramer·John Spotton

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Cast · Directed by John Kent Harrison

LDLesleh Donaldson
Lesleh Donaldson
MBMelissa Bell
Melissa Bell
PK
Peter Krantz
CMCarl Marotte
Carl Marotte

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Thanks for the Ride — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Thanks for the Ride?

Thanks for the Ride isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Thanks for the Ride on Netflix?

No, Thanks for the Ride is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Thanks for the Ride on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Thanks for the Ride isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Thanks for the Ride for free?

Thanks for the Ride isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Thanks for the Ride?

Thanks for the Ride hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 22, 1983. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.