Ride Along (2014)
A security guard's raunchy antics and broad humor test a detective's patience on a brisk, campy ride.
For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.
How intense is Ride Along?
Ride Along has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and raunchy. Rated PG-13.
What Ride Along feels like
- Tone
- campycrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, raunchy
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Ride Along
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Ride Along for you?
Is Ride Along scary?
No. Ride Along is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ride Along gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ride Along sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ride Along OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ride Along?
Ride Along runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Ride Along?
Ride Along is streaming on Netflix and Starz.
Does Ride Along have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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