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Where to watch The Rider (2018) tonight

The Rider (2018) runs 1 h 43 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.3 from 584 TMDB members. Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.

Runtime
1 h 43 min — ends 9:43 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Western
Released
March 28, 2018
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 584 votes
Director
Chloé Zhao
Starring
Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Cat Clifford
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Western reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Rider?
The Rider is 1 h 43 min long (103 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:43 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Rider rated?
The Rider is rated R in the US.
Is The Rider a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Western reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Rider?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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