The Longest Ride (2015)

The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man, as he reflects back on a past love.

Director:

George Tillman Jr.

Writers:

Nicholas Sparks (novel), Craig Bolotin (screenplay)

Stars:

Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Alan Alda

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Britt Robertson	...	Sophia Danko
Scott Eastwood	...	Luke Collins
Alan Alda	...	Ira Levinson
Jack Huston	...	Young Ira
Oona Chaplin	...	Young Ruth
Melissa Benoist	...	Marcia
Lolita Davidovich	...	Kate Collins
Elea Oberon	...	Mrs. Pfeffer
Kate Forbes	...	Ira's Mother
Tiago Riani	...	Luiz
Danny Vinson	...	Larry Till
Hayley Lovitt	...	Rodeo Girl / Dancer
Tracey Bonner	...	Nurse Wilson
Jaret Sears	...	Joe Parks
Hunter Burke	...	David Stein

Storyline

Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.

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Plot Keywords:

student | bull riding | north carolina | 1940s | art collector | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexuality, partial nudity, and some war and sports action

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 April 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kein Ort ohne Dich

Filming Locations:

Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$34,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,019,686 (USA) (10 April 2015)

Gross:

$37,432,299 (USA) (26 June 2015)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

128 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White (flashback sequence)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Luke's wreck on Rango was a real bull riding wreck by Agnaldo Cardozo at Iron Cowboy in Arlington, Tx in 2013 on the bull Whiskey Rebel.

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Goofs

When Sophia asks Ira to eat something then she will read letters to him in the hospital, he picks the bowl, the spoon is inside the bowl. In the other angle, Ira picks the spoon from the table separately.

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Quotes

Young Ruth: You know sometimes I think what right do I have to be happy when there's so much suffering in the world.
Young Ira: I guess you could say what right do you have to be unhappy.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Screenings: The Longest Ride (2015)

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Soundtracks

SMALL STUFF
Written by Dan Robinson and Benn Cutarelli
Performed by Ron Wallace

User Reviews

A Very Great Romantic Drama Movie.

The Longest Ride is a 2015 American romantic drama film directed by George Tillman, Jr. and written by Craig Bolotin. Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel of the same name, the film stars Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Alan Alda, Melissa Benoist, and Lolita Davidovich.

Luke Collins is a bull rider who is seriously injured one night while riding. One year later he gets back on and meets Sophia Danko by chance. On their first date they encounter an older gentleman who has crashed his car and help rescue him. Luke continues riding bulls, no matter the risk of being hurt again. He and Sophia fall in love. Meanwhile, Sophia continuously visits the man she and Luke rescued, Ira Levinson. He tells her the story of how he met his late wife, Ruth; their stories interweave.

Indeed an outstanding and haunting movie everyone must see.