---
title: "Ride Along"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ride-along-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 168530
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Ride Along (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ride-along-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ride Along is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Action, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Rainforest Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A security guard joins his detective future brother-in-law on a terrifying patrol."

### Why Watch
- features action and comedy elements
- follows a high-stakes police ride along

### Caveats & Content Note
- the ride along is designed to terrify the trainee
- leads to the city's most notorious criminal
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action sequences and comedic situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, suspense, bouncing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/ride-along-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tim Story
- **Networks / Studios**: Rainforest Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Laurence Fishburne** as *Omar*
- **Dwayne L. Brown** as *Angry Car Driver*
- **Jay Pharoah** as *Runflat*
- **Aaron Saxton** as *Roberto*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the US on 01/17/2014.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
The film is rated PG-13.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is classified under action and comedy.

### Q: Who is the main character trying to impress?
Ben is trying to impress a decorated APD detective named James.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ride Along — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/168530)

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