The Ride

19971997
PGPG
1h 41m

The Ride (1997)

Drama Family Sport

A has-been cowboy is given a second chance at the hands of an unexpected teacher.A has-been cowboy is given a second chance at the hands of an unexpected teacher.A has-been cowboy is given a second chance at the hands of an unexpected teacher.

Director
- Michael O. Sajbel
Writers
- David Bowen
- Michael O. Sajbel
Stars

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The Ride (1997)

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Smokey Banks used to be one of the greatest bull riders in rodeo. But for the last few years this has-been cowboy has been riding the bookie and the bottle more, and taking a far worse beating than any bull ever delivered. Now, through a strange and sudden set of events, he is given an option : go to jail, or be a cowboy teacher at a Boy's Ranch. Saddled with a dozen young boys wild as any bull he ever faced, his mission was simple: teach young Danny (Brock Pierce) how to ride a bull. Very reluctantly, Smokey agrees, not realizing that Danny will be far more of a teacher to him than he ever dreamed. —Mckenzie2467

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Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for some violence, mild language and thematic material
Parents guide

Soundtracks
Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
Written by Ed Bruce and Patsy Bruce
Performed by Willie Nelson

Top review

7/10

Predictable, but enjoyable

At the beginning, I had no expectations. When I identified it as a religious film, my expectations came in low. I found the film to be quite enjoyable, however ... even though I was predicting events before they were shown. This is definitely a film the entire family can watch together, and those are rare today. Performances aren't Academy Award material, but they fit the film quite well. Enjoy.

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Release date
- October 15, 1997 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- El rodeo
Filming locations
- Saguaro Lake Ranch - 13020 Bush Highway, Mesa, Arizona, USA
Production company
- World Wide Pictures (WWP)
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Gross US & Canada
- $86,307
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $55,332
- Dec 7, 1997
Gross worldwide
- $86,307

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Runtime
1 hour 41 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby

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