Riding in Cars with Boys 2001
“She did everything wrong, but got everything right.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Networks
- Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films
What is Riding in Cars with Boys?
Riding in Cars with Boys is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 19, 2001
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~131 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films
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Overview
Riding in Cars with Boys is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A 15‑year‑old aspiring writer battles motherhood and a drug‑addicted partner in 1965.”
- Directed by veteran filmmaker Penny Marshall
- Explores teenage motherhood with humor and drama
- Details differ from the original book
Watch it if you’re interested in a period drama about youthful ambition and parental challenges.
Rated PG‑13, the film addresses teen pregnancy and substance abuse, making it suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the film set?
The story takes place in 1965.
Who directed the movie?
It was the final feature film directed by Penny Marshall.
What is the main character’s goal?
She dreams of becoming a writer while navigating early motherhood.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG‑13.
Does the film follow the book closely?
Many details differ from the original book.
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