The Ride
1963, English. Directed by Gerald Potterton.
From Gerald Potterton (director of the cult classic Heavy Metal), this short film depicts the daydream of a chauffeur awaiting his employer. On a hot summer day, he begins to imagine that it's winter—the residential street where he's parked transforms into snowy mountains, and a series of comic misadventures begin. As the car is replaced by a toboggan, it carries the tycoon away on a dizzying ride. The chase includes some unforgettable antics in the snow, including a piggyback ride on an incredulous skier.
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1963
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Gerald Potterton
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The Ride runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).
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The Ride isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1963. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ride?
If you liked The Ride, try Driver's Ed, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, Mr. Bones.
Who directed The Ride?
The Ride (1963) was directed by Gerald Potterton and stars Mac Cuthbertson, Gerald Potterton.