Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
2006, English. Directed by Tom Thurman.
A personal, intimate look at journalist Hunter S. Thompson with a special emphasis on his Hollywood relationships. It captures the legacy and "gonzo" spirit of one of this century's most notorious figures - a man whose life and work regularly intersected with some of the biggest names in the world of film, politics, journalism and sports.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India.
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- Released
- 12 December 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Marksbury
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Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Which OTT platform is Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride on?
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride?
If you liked Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride, try I Am Heath Ledger, Diego Maradona, The Class of ‘92.
Who directed Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride?
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) was directed by Tom Thurman and stars Hunter S. Thompson, Nick Nolte, Johnny Depp.