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Where to watch Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) tonight

Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) runs 2 h 11 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 495 TMDB members. In 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.

Runtime
2 h 11 min — ends 10:11 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Released
October 19, 2001
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 495 votes
Director
Penny Marshall
Starring
Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hulu (subscription), Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Riding in Cars with Boys?
Riding in Cars with Boys is 2 h 11 min long (131 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:11 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Riding in Cars with Boys rated?
Riding in Cars with Boys is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Riding in Cars with Boys a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Riding in Cars with Boys?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hulu (subscription), Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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