Riding the Bullet (2004) Horror Thriller
Riding the Bullet (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Feb 03, 2005 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller | Runtime 1h 38m
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.73/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.3/10
Riding the Bullet Plot Synopsis:
A young man hitchhiking back home to visit his mother is picked up by a mysterious stranger. As the ride goes on, the young man uncovers a terrible secret about the stranger, and is given a choice by the stranger. A choice that can mean life or death.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: When a man finds out his mother is dy**g and tries to hitchike his way to the hospital, he is picked up by a stranger with a deadly secret.
Tagline: The dead travel fast
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Riding the Bullet Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 98 minutes / Horror Subgenres: College, Madness, Maniac, Medical, Mind Bender, Phobia, Road Trip, Satanic, Survival Games
Directors: Mick Garris
Stars: Jonathan Jackson, David Arquette, Cliff Robertson, Barbara Hershey, Erika Christensen … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 03, 2005Box Office: $134,711
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany, Canada
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Riding the Bullet Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 03, 2005
Writers: Mick Garris, Stephen King
Producers: Jan Fantl, Mick Garris, Frank Hübner, Jeff Ivers, Stephen King, Bill Kravitz, Brad Krevoy, David Lancaster, Greg Malcolm, Chad Marting, Neal Ramer, Joel T. Smith, Vicki Sotheran, Julia Verdin, Jörg Westerkamp
Editors: Marshall Harvey
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Riding the Bullet (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
Riding the Bullet Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Jackson | ... | Alan Parker |
| David Arquette | ... | George Staub |
| Cliff Robertson | ... | Farmer |
| Barbara Hershey | ... | Jean Parker |
| Erika Christensen | ... | Jessica Hadley |
| Barry W. Levy | ... | Julian Parker (as Barry Levy) |
| Jackson Warris | ... | Alan - Age 6 |
| Jeffrey Ballard | ... | Alan - Age 12 (as Jeff Ballard) |
| Peter LaCroix | ... | Mature Alan |
| Chris Gauthier | ... | Hector Passmore |
| Robin Nielsen | ... | Archie Howard |
| Matt Frewer | ... | Mr. Clarkson |
| Simon Webb | ... | Grim Reaper |
| Keith Dallas | ... | Orderly |
| Danielle Dunn-Morris | ... | Mrs. Janey McCurdy |
| Nicky Katt | ... | Ferris |
| Mike Shustek | ... | Cop at Accident #1 |
| Tony Cuzela | ... | Cop at Accident #2 |
| Terry Howson | ... | Cop at Accident #3 |
| Francis Boyle | ... | Talking Corpse |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jonathan Jackson (b. May 11, 1982) – Alan Parker
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Chef J. Jackson - David Arquette (b. September 8, 1971) – George Staub
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: David - Cliff Robertson, as Farmer, passed away at age 88 in Stony Brook, Long Island, New York, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Barbara Hershey (b. February 5, 1948) – Jean Parker
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Barbara Seagull - Erika Christensen (b. August 19, 1982) – Jessica Hadley
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Barry W. Levy – Julian Parker (as Barry Levy)
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Barry Levy - Jackson Warris – Alan - Age 6
- Jeffrey Ballard (b. January 21, 1987) – Alan - Age 12 (as Jeff Ballard)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jeff C. Ballard | Jeff Ballard - Peter LaCroix – Mature Alan
Also known as: Peter LaCoix | Peter Lacroix - Chris Gauthier (b. January 27, 1976) – Hector Passmore
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Christopher Gauhtier | Christopher Gauthier | Chris Guthior - Robin Nielsen – Archie Howard
Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Robin Nelson - Matt Frewer (b. January 4, 1958) – Mr. Clarkson
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Simon Webb – Grim Reaper
- Keith Dallas – Orderly
Also known as: Keith Dallas Blackman | Keith 'Blackman' Dallas | Keith ;Blackman; Dallas | Keith Blackman Dallas | Keith [Blackman] Dallas | Kieth Dallas - Danielle Dunn-Morris – Mrs. Janey McCurdy
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