---
title: "Let It Ride"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/let-it-ride-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19118
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Let It Ride (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/let-it-ride-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Let It Ride is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An average guy with a gambling problem experiences an incredible, winning day at the track."

### Why Watch
- features a unique winning streak storyline
- short and breezy runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: This is a comedy film rated PG-13 with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, lighthearted, entertaining

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joe Pytka
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Dreyfuss** as *Jay Trotter*
- **David Johansen** as *Looney*
- **Teri Garr** as *Pam*
- **Jennifer Tilly** as *Vicki*
- **Allen Garfield** as *Greenberg*
- **Edward Walsh** as *Marty (as Ed Walsh)*
- **Richard Edson** as *Johnny Casino*
- **David Schramm** as *Lufkin*
- **John Roselius** as *Reardon*
- **Joseph Walsh** as *Vibes*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Let It Ride?
Let It Ride was released in 1989.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a comedy.

### Q: What is the running time of Let It Ride?
The runtime is one hour and thirty minutes.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating of the film?
The film has a PG-13 rating.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the movie?
An average guy with a slight gambling problem goes to the track and seemingly cannot lose on his bets.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Let It Ride — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19118)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*