Joy Ride
2001 · 98 min · Director: John Dahl
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
College student Lewis decides to drive across the country to see Venna, a friend who doesn't know that Lewis is interested in her romantically. Unfortunately for his plans, Lewis gets saddled with his raucous-spirited older brother, Fuller, whose on-the-road pranks get the brothers and Venna sucked into a nightmare when a psychopathic truck driver takes offense.
Emotional fingerprint
Joy Ride (2001) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 35%, Anxiety 25%, Fear 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension35%
- Anxiety25%
- Fear20%
- Love10%
- Excitement10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Fear. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Fear. Its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Disturbing
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Fear
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | 24 % | 9 % | 2 % | 0 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Humor | 35 % | 10 % | 2 % | 1 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Humor | 49 % | 18 % | 4 % | 6 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Humor | 56 % | 37 % | 15 % | 15 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 66 % | 54 % | 33 % | 38 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Disturbing | 72 % | 56 % | 39 % | 54 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Tension | 71 % | 62 % | 43 % | 42 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Tension | 77 % | 76 % | 61 % | 32 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Tension | 84 % | 83 % | 75 % | 33 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Fear | 75 % | 63 % | 59 % | 27 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Humor | 55 % | 32 % | 24 % | 15 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Tension | 54 % | 41 % | 25 % | 21 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Tension | 73 % | 69 % | 54 % | 49 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Disturbing | 85 % | 80 % | 71 % | 64 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Tension | 87 % | 83 % | 76 % | 53 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 84 % | 83 % | 73 % | 46 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Tension | 86 % | 85 % | 74 % | 58 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 91 % | 89 % | 81 % | 64 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 91 % | 88 % | 82 % | 56 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Charlotte
Officer Keeney
Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Asst. Salt Lake City Police Desk Clerk
Gas Station Mechanic
Night Manager
Officer Akins
Ice Truck Man
Bartender
Truck Stop Waitress
Truck Stop Manager
Details
- Directed by
- John Dahl
- Written by
- J.J. Abrams, Clay Tarver
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2001
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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