Riding 79
2014, English. Directed by Karola Hawk.
A coming of age story about a 16-year-old boy who finds himself searching for escape in the island of Puerto Rico after his mother leaves him and his sister with his grandparents in a surf town. His fascination with a hula hoop model leads him to steal his grandfather’s car to meet the object of his affection in person.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Riding 79 is streaming on Fuse+ in India.
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- Released
- 27 November 2014
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Written by
- Michael Meade, Michael Meade, Karola Hawk
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Riding 79 runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Riding 79 is streaming on Fuse+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Riding 79?
If you liked Riding 79, try Hounddog, The Girl in the Book, I Believe in Unicorns.
Who directed Riding 79?
Riding 79 (2014) was directed by Karola Hawk and stars Lorenzo James Henrie, Madalyn Horcher, Tristan Jarred.