The Joyriders 1999
“Life is a journey… so choose the right path”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Bradley Battersby
- Networks
- Noram Entertainment, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Joyriders Productions LLC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Eternal Family
What is The Joyriders?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Joyriders" (1999).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 16, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Noram Entertainment, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Joyriders Productions LLC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.8/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Noram Entertainment, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Joyriders Productions LLC
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Joyriders
Year: 1999
Genre: Crime and Drama
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1h 40m
Synopsis: The close-knit relationship among a trio of homeless teenagers is changed forever after they kidnap a suicidal septuagenarian for his car and money.
Release Dates:
US release (TMDB): 04/16/1999
US/Canada limited theaters (Wikipedia): April 18, 1999
DVD release (Wikipedia): April 12, 1999
Streaming release (Rotten Tomatoes via Wikipedia): October 7, 2003
Reception: Generally positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and Moviefone.
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Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch The Joyriders online?
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Is The Joyriders worth watching?
The Joyriders holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Joyriders and when was it released?
The Joyriders is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Joyriders?
The Joyriders was directed by Bradley Battersby.
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