Riding in Cars with Boys 2001
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SplatIn 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.
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cast
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as Beverly Donofrio
as Ray Hasek
as Jason
as Fay Forrester
as Leonard Donofrio
as Teresa Donofrio
as Shirley Perro
as Tina Barr
as Tommy Butcher
as Beverly Donofrio (Age 11)
Director:
Writer:
Morgan Ward, Beverly D'Onofrio
Stars:
Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy, James Woods, Lorraine Bracco, Rosie Perez, Sara Gilbert, Peter Facinelli, Mika Boorem,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
132 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Riding in Cars with Boys
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Beverly Donofrio
as Ray Hasek
as Jason
as Fay Forrester
as Leonard Donofrio
as Teresa Donofrio
as Shirley Perro
as Tina Barr
as Tommy Butcher
as Beverly Donofrio (Age 11)
as Uncle Lou
as Aunt Ann
as Jenny
as Cindy
as Janet Donofrio (Age 8)
as Townie Girl #1
as Townie Girl #2
as Karen
as Karen's Friend
as Bobby
as Kevin
as Sky Barrister
as Mark
as Linebacker
as Linebacker
as Jail Ward
as Mrs. Forrester
as Mr. Forrester
as Phone Call Flirt
as Janet Donofrio (Age 12)
as Lizard
as Wedding Singer Tony
as Pete
as Cop #1
as Cop #2
as Donofrio Cousin
as Zippy
as Nurse
as Jason (Newborn)
as Jason (Newborn)
as Jason (Baby)
as Jason (Age 1)
as Jason (Age 2)
as Jason (Age 2)
as Jason (Age 3)
as Amelia (Age 3)
as Al
as Counselor
as Jason (Age 6)
as Amelia (Age 6)
as Sweeny's Owner
as Janet Donofrio (Age 19)
as Amelia
as Jason (Age 8)
as Amelia (Age 8)
as Dennis Forrester
as Sophia (uncredited)
as Waitress (uncredited)
as Jerk in Car (uncredited)
as Tied-Dyed Girl (uncredited)
as Cop's Wife (uncredited)
as Make-Out Guy (uncredited)
as Car Passenger (uncredited)
as Woman in Maternity Ward (uncredited)
as Passer By in Car (uncredited)
as Heald Family Member (uncredited)
as Townie Girl #3 (uncredited)
as Townie Girl #4 (uncredited)
as Short Order Cook (uncredited)
as Hippie Neighbor (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Mary (uncredited)
as Nice Guy at Party (uncredited)
as Hippie at Party (uncredited)
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