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 & 5 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:

bull riding | austrian in usa | teacher student relationship | rescue | selfishness | 

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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:

El viaje más largo

Filming Locations:

Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$34,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,019,686, 12 April 2015, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$37,432,299, 28 June 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Taurus Studios, Temple Hill Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

123 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color Black and White (flashback sequence)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Scott Eastwood was 28 years old at the time of filming and was nearly passed for his role, in fear of being too old.

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Goofs

Signage during Luke's last bull ride shows he is in Nashville, TN. However after his ride he shows up at the art auction in Winston-Salem, NC. He is still wearing his gear despite what would be a long drive.

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Quotes

Ira Levinson: She had a great eye for talent, but I only had eyes for her.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Martin Short/Britt Robertson/Jessica Seinfeld (2017)

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Soundtracks

THE CEILING
Written by Evan Taylor Burns (as Taylor Burns), Ricky Young and Joel King
Performed by The Wild Feathers
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

I really liked this movie, this is a feel good movie if that's what you need

Two stories in one, which is what made this movie, had it just been one or the other I don't think I would have written this review. It certainly didn't hurt that they cast Alan Alda in it too, he is such a wonderful actor, no matter what role he plays, this included. This is a simple love story, times 2. This is not any brilliant "oh my gosh no one has ever made a movie this deep and this incredible before" type of movie. It's mushy, sweet, romantic, hopeful, sad, happy, sometimes predictable, and when it was over I said, "I really enjoyed that movie". That's what it's all about, for me, enjoying the movie. If it makes me feel good in the process, then that's even better. I would recommend this, but not to someone who is not the least bit romantic or hopeful, because you will be one of the people who writes a negative review.