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Riding in Cars with Boys
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Riding in Cars with Boys

2001-10-19 · 131 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Comedy

In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.

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Directors
Penny Marshall
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Gracie Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 48,000,000
Revenue
USD 35,700,000

Top Cast

Drew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreBeverly Donofrio
Steve ZahnSteve ZahnRay Hasek
Adam GarciaAdam GarciaJason
Brittany MurphyBrittany MurphyFay Forrester
James WoodsJames WoodsLeonard Donofrio
Lorraine BraccoLorraine BraccoTeresa Donofrio
Rosie PerezRosie PerezShirley Perro
Sara GilbertSara GilbertTina Barr
Peter FacinelliPeter FacinelliTommy Butcher
Mika BooremMika BooremBeverly Donofrio (Age 11)
Vincent PastoreVincent PastoreUncle Lou
Maryann UrbanoMaryann UrbanoAunt Ann
Alexia LandeauAlexia LandeauJenny
Kristin ProctorKristin ProctorCindy
Celine OrdioniJanet Donofrio (Age 8)
Alissa DeanAlissa DeanTownie Girl #1
Jessica LeshnowerTownie Girl #2
Temple BrooksKaren
Lauren LakeKaren's Friend
Desmond HarringtonDesmond HarringtonBobby

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