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Joy Ride (2001)

Joy Ride
Joy Ride
R
Drama
Documentary
Mystery
Thriller
Release Date
October 5, 2001
Director
John Dahl
Cast
Steve Zahn , Paul Walker , Leelee Sobieski , Jessica Bowman , Stuart Stone , Basil Wallace
Runtime
97
Main Genre
Drama
Writers
Clay Tarver , J.J. Abrams
Tagline
It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.

Summary

Spotting an opportunity for romance, Lewis (Paul Walker) agrees to drive Venna (Leelee Sobieski) across the country. But before Lewis can say "road trip from hell," his off-kilter older brother, Fuller (Steve Zahn), plays a CB-radio prank that angers a trucker with a psychotic killing streak. Will our hapless travelers soon say a permanent "10-4, good buddy"?

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An edited image of the Joy Ride cast including Steve Zahn, Paul Walker, and Leelee Sobieski
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