Riding the Bullet
In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.
At a glance
Countries
Canada
Ratings
TMDB users
5.1/10
220 votes
Rating consensus
51/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Cooler blended reception — weighted ~51/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Jonathan Jackson
Alan Parker
Barbara Hershey
Jean Parker
David Arquette
George Staub
Erika Christensen
Jessica Hadley
Cliff Robertson
Farmer
Nicky Katt
Ferris
Matt Frewer
Mr. Clarkson
Barry W. Levy
Julian Parker
Jackson Warris
Alan, Age 6
Jeffrey Ballard
Alan, Age 12
Peter LaCroix
Mature Alan
Chris Gauthier
Hector Passmore
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