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Riding the Bullet

R20041h 38mMick Garris
IMDb 5.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 23% · Metacritic 37

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"The dead travel fast"

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.

DramaHorrorThriller
SuicideEx-girlfriendApoplectic StrokeHalloweenRoller Coaster / RollercoasterWoman SmokingHitchhikingLoss Of MotherAdaptationVisions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Riding the Bullet (2004) about?

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.

Who stars in Riding the Bullet?

Riding the Bullet stars Jonathan Jackson (Alan Parker), Barbara Hershey (Jean Parker), David Arquette (George Staub), Erika Christensen (Jessica Hadley), Cliff Robertson (Farmer). The film was directed by Mick Garris.

How long is Riding the Bullet?

Riding the Bullet has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is Riding the Bullet worth watching?

Riding the Bullet holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 23. Fans of Drama, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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