MyCinema has not rated Joy Ride for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Joy Ride in the US?

Joy Ride streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on YouTube Free, Plex, and Plex Channel, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Joy Ride?

Joy Ride runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Is Joy Ride suitable for kids?

Joy Ride is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20011h 38mMystery / Thriller / Drama

Joy Ride

Name: Joy Ride
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2001-10-05
Duration: 98 min

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,437 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Joy Ride at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 38m

At 1h 38m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under mystery, thriller, and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 3 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free, Plex, and Plex Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,437 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Joy Ride tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 38m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,437 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Joy Ride

Is Joy Ride scary?: MyCinema has not rated Joy Ride for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Joy Ride in the US?: Joy Ride streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on YouTube Free, Plex, and Plex Channel, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Joy Ride?: Joy Ride runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Is Joy Ride suitable for kids?: Joy Ride is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.