Joyride (2022)

When we feel lost, finding our way home takes a little help.

Joyride (2022) poster

12-year-old Mully has lost his mother and discovers his debt-ridden father stealing the charity money they've raised in her name. Grabbing the cash, Mully steals a taxi and is shocked to find a woman, Joy, in the back seat with a baby. A straight-talking solicitor who didn't expect to get pregnant, Joy is struggling with motherhood and planning to give her baby to a friend who will raise the child as her own. She joins Mully on a wild journey across Ireland, stealing cars, hitch-hiking, catching ferries and breaking police barricades.

Director: Emer Reynolds
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: James Mather
Editing: Tony Cranstoun
Production: Embankment Films, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Subotica, Ingenious Media
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $136,183
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Road Trip Stories Towards Freedom

Keywords

runaway, motherly love, on the run, single mother, ireland, stealing car, british pub, death of mother, stolen cars, hitchhiking, runaway child, deadbeat dad, stolen cash, joyride, ferry

Trailer

Joyride Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joyride about?
12-year-old Mully has lost his mother and discovers his debt-ridden father stealing the charity money they've raised in her name. Grabbing the cash, Mully steals a taxi and is shocked to find a woman, Joy, in the back seat with a baby. A straight-talking solicitor who didn't expect to get pregnant, Joy is struggling with motherhood and planning to give her baby to a friend who will raise the child as her own. She joins Mully on a wild journey across Ireland, stealing cars, hitch-hiking, catching ferries and breaking police barricades.
Who directed Joyride?
Joyride was directed by Emer Reynolds.
Who stars in Joyride?
Joyride stars Olivia Colman, Charlie Reid, Lochlann Ó Mearáin, Olwen Fouéré, Florence Adebambo, Tommy Tiernan.
How long is Joyride?
Joyride has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Joyride?
Joyride is a Comedy, Drama, Crime film.
How much did Joyride gross?
Joyride grossed $136,183 worldwide.
Where was Joyride produced?
Joyride was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Joyride?
The themes of Joyride include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Road Trip Stories Towards Freedom.