Let It Ride (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1989, Let It Ride is a comedy film directed by Joe Pytka, running about 90 minutes. “He drinks. He smokes. He gambles. He curses. He thinks about committing adultery. You'll love him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An average kind of guy who has a slight problem with gambling goes to the track, and mystically, it seems as though he can't lose, no matter how he bets; and he has an incredible day.
Who’s in it. Let It Ride stars Richard Dreyfuss as Jay Trotter, David Johansen as Looney, Teri Garr as Pam and Jennifer Tilly as Vicki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Let It Ride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let It Ride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let It Ride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let It Ride (1989)?
- In US, Let It Ride is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let It Ride worth watching?
- Let It Ride holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let It Ride?
- Let It Ride stars Richard Dreyfuss, David Johansen, Teri Garr, Jennifer Tilly and Allen Garfield.
- When was Let It Ride released?
- Let It Ride was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.