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Thanks for the Ride

Drama
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1983-02-01
28m
English
Released

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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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Stream Thanks for the Ride online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about drama movie originally produced in English and released in 1983, it's earned a solid 0.0/10 from 0 viewers worldwide.

About Thanks for the Ride

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. Running 28 minutes.

Thanks for the Ride Cast and Characters

The cast features Lesleh Donaldson, Melissa Bell, Peter Krantz, and Carl Marotte. Their performances are a major reason Thanks for the Ride has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Thanks for the Ride

Thanks for the Ride flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Thanks for the Ride?

Thanks for the Ride runs for 28 minutes (about 0.5 hour).

Is Thanks for the Ride good? What's the rating?

Thanks for the Ride holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Thanks for the Ride?

The main cast includes Lesleh Donaldson, Melissa Bell, Peter Krantz, and Carl Marotte.

Is Thanks for the Ride available in English?

Yes — Thanks for the Ride was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Thanks for the Ride released?

Thanks for the Ride was released in 1983.

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Where can I watch Thanks for the Ride for free?

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What is Thanks for the Ride about?

Thanks for the Ride is a Drama English-language film. 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.

When was Thanks for the Ride released?

Thanks for the Ride was released on February 1, 1983. It has a runtime of 28m.

Who stars in Thanks for the Ride?

Thanks for the Ride stars Lesleh Donaldson, Melissa Bell, Peter Krantz and Carl Marotte. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Thanks for the Ride available in HD?

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