Riding in Cars with Boys
2001, English. Directed by Penny Marshall.
She did everything wrong, but got everything right.
In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 498 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Riding in Cars with Boys
Riding in Cars with Boys isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Penny MarshallDirector
- Drew BarrymoreBeverly Donofrio
- Steve ZahnRay Hasek
- Adam GarciaJason
- Brittany MurphyFay Forrester
- James WoodsLeonard Donofrio
- Lorraine BraccoTeresa Donofrio
- Rosie PerezShirley Perro
- Sara GilbertTina Barr
- Peter FacinelliTommy Butcher
- Mika BooremBeverly Donofrio (Age 11)
- Vincent PastoreUncle Lou
- Maryann UrbanoAunt Ann
Details
- Released
- 19 October 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Morgan Ward
- Budget
- $48M
- Box office
- $36M
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What Riding in Cars with Boys is based on
Riding in Cars with Boys is based on a true story.
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Riding in Cars with Boys: quick answers
Is Riding in Cars with Boys worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 498 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Riding in Cars with Boys?
Riding in Cars with Boys runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Riding in Cars with Boys have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Riding in Cars with Boys. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Riding in Cars with Boys parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Riding in Cars with Boys is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Riding in Cars with Boys on?
Riding in Cars with Boys isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Riding in Cars with Boys?
If you liked Riding in Cars with Boys, try Anywhere but Here, Still Breathing, Manny & Lo.
Who directed Riding in Cars with Boys?
Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) was directed by Penny Marshall and stars Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia.
What is Riding in Cars with Boys based on?
Riding in Cars with Boys is based on a true story.