Ride Along (2014) movie poster

Ride Along (2014)

"Propose to this cop's sister? Rookie mistake."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 30% (RT: 18%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionComedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (2,380 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
18%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Ice Cube as James
Kevin Hart as Ben Barber
John Leguizamo as Santiago
Bruce McGill as Lt. Brooks
Tika Sumpter as Angela
Bryan Callen as Miggs
Dwayne L. Brown as Angry Car Driver
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,380 votes. Critics scored it lower at 30%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Ride Along, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Tim Story cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Ride Along is a 2014 action, comedy film directed by Tim Story. For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela.

Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it. The film has been rated by 2,380 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Ride Along delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Ride Along (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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