Joy Ride
It started as a joke. Now the joke is on them.
2001 | 97m | English
Popularity: 5 (history)
| Director: | John Dahl |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Clay Tarver, J.J. Abrams |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 05, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Director: | John Dahl |
| Writer: | Clay Tarver, J.J. Abrams |
| Genres: | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Keywords | gas station, chase, stalking, psychological thriller, killer, truck driver, cb radio, road rage, psycho killer, brothers |
| Production Companies | Regency Enterprises, Bad Robot |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $36,642,838
Budget: $23,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 04, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Paul Walker | Lewis Thomas |
| Steve Zahn | Fuller Thomas |
| Leelee Sobieski | Venna |
| Ted Levine | Rusty Nail (voice) (uncredited) |
| Michael McCleery | Officer Akins |
| Dell Yount | Gas Station Mechanic |
| Rachel Singer | Gas Station Manager |
| Jim Beaver | Sheriff Ritter |
| Jessica Bowman | Charlotte |
| Stuart Stone | Danny, Lewis' Roommate |
| Basil Wallace | Car Salesman |
| Brian Leckner | Officer Keeney |
| Mary Wickliffe | Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk |
| McKenzie Satterthwaite | Assistant Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk |
| Kenneth White | Ronald Ellinghouse |
| Luis Cortés | Night Manager |
| Satch Huizenga | Ice Truck Man |
| Terry Leonard | Bartender |
| Gwenda Deacon | Truck Stop Waitress |
| Robert Winley | Truck Stop Manager |
| Ali Gage | Waitress |
| Jack Moore | Hotwire Consultant |
| Hugh Dane | Man at Door |
| Lee Stepp | Traveling Salesman |
| Jay Hernandez | Marine |
| Huey Redwine | Policeman #1 |
| John Maynard | Policeman #2 |
| Peter Weireter | Policeman #3 |
| James MacDonald | Local in Nebraska Bar |
| Walton Goggins | Cop (uncredited) |
| Matthew Kimbrough | Rusty Nail (uncredited) |
| Anna Malle | Porn Actress (uncredited) |
| Tim Cooney | (voice) |
| Sheryl Giffis | (voice) |
| Pamela Senatore | (voice) |
| Greg Bronson | Truckstop Patron (uncredited) |
| Chris Cummins | Deputy (uncredited) |
| Chuck Murphy | Medic (uncredited) |
| Patrick Robert Smith | Cop (uncredited) |
| Vern Urich | Officer Alexander (uncredited) |
| Brien Varady | Paramedic (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Michael Rizzo | Art Direction |
| Clay Tarver | Writer |
| Eric Heffron | First Assistant Director |
| Bill Shotland | Boom Operator |
| David L. Merrill | Key Grip |
| Eve Light Honthaner | Production Supervisor |
| Carol Sue Byron | Production Accountant |
| David Morton | Gaffer |
| Bega Metzner | Set Costumer |
| Ned R. Shapiro | Location Manager |
| Matt Kutcher | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Mike Stanwick | Color Timer |
| Scott Chestnut | Editor |
| Robert Pearson | Production Design |
| Glen Scantlebury | Editor |
| Todd E. Miller | Editor |
| Patrick Markey | Unit Production Manager |
| Tim Cooney | Sound Mixer |
| Eric L. Beason | Editor |
| Marisa Ferrey | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Brenda K. Wachel | Script Supervisor |
| Leslie Herman | Costume Supervisor |
| Shawn McKay | Hair Supervisor |
| Stephen A. Marinaccio II | Production Coordinator |
| Tony Lee Boggs | Stunts |
| Teri Garland | Stunts |
| Dana Reed | Stunts |
| Hal Burton | Stunts |
| Phil Chong | Stunts |
| Al Wyatt Jr. | Stunts |
| Beth DeSort | Set Decoration |
| Stephen Collins | "B" Camera Operator |
| Jennifer Ann Henry | Second Assistant "A" Camera |
| Brian Burrows | Stunts |
| Peter Stader | Stunts |
| Tabby Hanson | Stunts |
| John Bissell | Music Supervisor |
| Don Devine | "A" Camera Operator |
| David 'D.R.' Rhineer | First Assistant "B" Camera |
| Roy 'Bucky' Moore | Property Master |
| John Patrick Doyle | Key Set Costumer |
| Jeffrey Jur | Director of Photography |
| Ramsey Smith | Construction Foreman |
| Lindsey Hayes Kroeger | Casting Assistant |
| Jeff Shiffman | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Greg Rhineer | First Assistant "A" Camera |
| Merie Weismiller Wallace | Still Photographer |
| Robert W. McCarty | Best Boy Grip |
| Brian Markey | Construction Coordinator |
| Belinda Gardea | Casting Associate |
| Denny Caira | Transportation Coordinator |
| William V. Ryder | Assistant Art Director |
| Paul O. Wright | Craft Service |
| Christina Tucker | ADR Mixer |
| Kerry Dean Williams | ADR Editor |
| Val Kuklowsky | Supervising ADR Editor |
| Armond Ghzanian | Assistant Sound Editor |
| Keith Bilderbeck | Sound Editor |
| Greg Banta | Best Boy Electric |
| Andrew J. Loprino | Special Effects Technician |
| Karen Yokomizo | First Assistant Accountant |
| Deborah Simmrin | Unit Publicist |
| Kei Rowan-Young | Assistant Location Manager |
| Matt Golden | Storyboard Artist |
| William Jacobs | ADR Editor |
| Trip Brock | Dialogue Editor |
| Jackson Schwartz | Foley Mixer |
| Miguel Rivera | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Tim Gedemer | Sound Editor |
| Yvonne McDonald | Music Coordinator |
| Wallace Frick | Transportation Captain |
| Rick Glenn | Set Dresser |
| Lesa Lotito | Extras Casting |
| Robert Troy | Dialogue Editor |
| Samuel Lehmer | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jon Johnson | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Bruce Stubblefield | Sound Editor |
| Sean Valla | First Assistant Editor |
| Carla Brand Breitner | Second Assistant Director |
| Gary Burritt | Negative Cutter |
| William D. Wynn | Dolly Grip |
| Daniel Craven | First Assistant Editor |
| Tom Elliott | Stunt Coordinator |
| Bob McMillian | Color Timer |
| Thomas J. Ruffner | Dolly Grip |
| Paul Covington | Assistant Editor |
| Tommy J. Huff | Stunts |
| John Dahl | Director |
| Marco Beltrami | Original Music Composer |
| J.J. Abrams | Writer |
| Leslie Sebert | Makeup Supervisor |
| Terry Leonard | Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director |
| Oakley Lehman | Stunt Double, Stunts |
| Monica Staggs | Stunt Double, Stunts |
| Ben Scott | Stunts |
| Steven Lambert | Stunts |
| Sammy Maloof | Stunts |
| Scott Rogers | Stunts |
| Cliff Fleming | Pilot |
| Edward Steidele | Foley Artist |
| Chris McGeary | Music Editor |
| Johnny Caruso | Music Editor |
| Buck Sanders | Additional Music |
| David Boyd | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Brian E. Frankish | Second Unit First Assistant Director |
| Jim Wilkey | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Bridget Johnson | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Markey | Executive Producer |
| W. Mark McNair | Associate Producer |
| J.J. Abrams | Producer |
| Chris Moore | Producer |
| Arnon Milchan | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 35 | 64 | 21 |
| 2024 | 5 | 34 | 84 | 21 |
| 2024 | 6 | 30 | 48 | 17 |
| 2024 | 7 | 33 | 53 | 17 |
| 2024 | 8 | 29 | 55 | 18 |
| 2024 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 2024 | 10 | 31 | 55 | 19 |
| 2024 | 11 | 27 | 59 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 22 | 40 | 14 |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 | 38 | 16 |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 29 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 9 | 886 | 886 |
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| 2025 | 7 | 933 | 962 |
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| 2025 | 6 | 714 | 843 |
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| 2025 | 1 | 609 | 762 |
JPV852
7.0
On a whim, decided to watch this one after a long while and still an okay thriller. Doesn't make sense how Rusty Nail is able to keep track of the three leads though but still found it entertaining enough. **3.25/5** ...
Jun 23, 2021
RalphRahal
6.0
Joy Ride (2001) delivers an engaging start with a suspenseful and thrilling first act, but it loses its edge as the story progresses. Paul Walker shines as Lewis, grounding the film with a solid performance, while Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Fuller occasionally feels over the top. The suspense and ten ... sion are well-executed for much of the film, keeping viewers on edge, but the final act doesn’t live up to the buildup. The ending feels rushed and lacks the punch needed to leave a lasting impression. While entertaining, the movie falls short of its full potential with a script that could have used a stronger conclusion.
Dec 17, 2024