Thanks for the Ride
Originally released in 1983. Thanks for the Ride is a drama film. directed by John Kent Harrison. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lesleh Donaldson, Melissa Bell, and Peter Krantz
Synopsis
This finely crafted drama, set in Ontario's cottage country, revolves around two teenaged boys from the city who pick up two local girls on a Saturday night and take them for a ride. Based on an Alice Munro short story, Thanks for the Ride is about values and morals, expectations and broken dreams, class differences and peer pressure. It is also about the overwhelming intensity of adolescent emotions and that momentous event--the first sexual encounter. An excellent film for use in family life, values education, Canadian literature, and creative writing courses.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thanks for the Ride about?
This finely crafted drama, set in Ontario's cottage country, revolves around two teenaged boys from the city who pick up two local girls on a Saturday night and take them for a ride. Based on an Al...
Who directed Thanks for the Ride?
Thanks for the Ride was directed by John Kent Harrison.
How long is Thanks for the Ride?
Thanks for the Ride has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Thanks for the Ride released?
Thanks for the Ride was released on February 1, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thanks for the Ride?
The main cast of Thanks for the Ride includes Lesleh Donaldson, Melissa Bell, Peter Krantz, Carl Marotte.