---
title: "The Joyriders"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-joyriders-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 143299
imdb_id: "tt0139394"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Joyriders (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-joyriders-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Joyriders" (1999).
Constraints:
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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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW | FlixHouse | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bradley Battersby
- **Networks / Studios**: Noram Entertainment, Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, Joyriders Productions LLC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Martin Landau** as *Gordon Trout*
- **Kris Kristofferson** as *Eddie*
- **Shawn Hatosy** as *Cam*
- **Heather McComb** as *Crystal*
- **Elisabeth Moss** as *Jodi*
- **Diane Venora** as *Celeste*
- **Debbie Bisno** as *Pancake Waitress*
- **Steve Bond** as *Highway Patrolman*
- **Michael Chieffo** as *Res-Wel Manager*
- **Kathleen S. Dunn** as *Wendy Trout*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Joyriders online?
The Joyriders is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Eternal Family, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Joyriders?
The Joyriders was directed by Bradley Battersby.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Joyriders — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/143299)
- [The Joyriders (1999) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139394/fullcredits/)
- [The Joyriders - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Joyriders)
- [The Joyriders (1999) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/143299-the-joyriders/cast)
- [The Joyriders (1999) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-joyriders/credits)
- [The Joyriders (1999) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-joyriders/s8Vy1VcHzarX3apHHGfDW/credits/)

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