Riding High (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1981, Riding High is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Ross Cramer, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Riding High is a 1981 British drama film directed by Ross Cramer and starring Eddie Kidd, Irene Handl and Murray Salem. The screenplay concerns a bored young motorcycle messenger who begins training to take part in a major competition.
Who’s in it. Riding High stars Eddie Kidd as Dave Munday, Eddie Kidd as Dave Munday, Irene Handl as Gran and Murry Salem as Marvin Ravensdorf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Riding High has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Riding High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Riding High tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Riding High (1981)?
- In GB, Riding High is available to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Riding High worth watching?
- Riding High holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Riding High?
- Riding High stars Eddie Kidd, Eddie Kidd, Irene Handl, Murry Salem and Marella Oppenheim.
- When was Riding High released?
- Riding High was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.