The Rider (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2018, The Rider is a drama and western film directed by Chloé Zhao, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Rider stars Brady Jandreau as Brady Blackburn, Tim Jandreau as Wayne Blackburn, Lilly Jandreau as Lilly Blackburn and Cat Clifford as Cat Clifford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Rider has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rider tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rider (2018)?
- In US, The Rider 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 The Rider worth watching?
- The Rider holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rider?
- The Rider stars Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Cat Clifford and Terri Dawn Pourier.
- When was The Rider released?
- The Rider was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.