Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- wistful
- hopeful
- lazy summer evening
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the adaptation emotionally appealing in places, with strong performances and a vivid setting, but considered it a simplified and overly polished version of Sarah Dessen's novel.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Auden spends the summer before college discovering experiences and parts of herself she had previously avoided.
Auden and Eli's nighttime adventures help them confront grief, inhibition, and missed teenage experiences.
The central bond develops through nightly excursions while the seaside town of Colby sleeps.
The entire story unfolds during Auden's final summer before entering college.
Films like Along for the Ride, and why
The Last Summer
teen romance, summer setting, emotional healing, and gentle coming-of-age tone
The Spectacular Now
young adult romance, grief and family tension, and emotionally accessible adolescent self-discovery
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
teen romantic comedy, female friendship, and a warm summer atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Sofia Alvarez
- Release Date
- 2022-05-06
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (424)
Cast
- Emma Pasarow
- Belmont Cameli
- Kate Bosworth
- Andie MacDowell
- Laura Kariuki
- Dermot Mulroney
- Genevieve Hannelius
- Samia Finnerty
- Paul Karmiryan
- Marcus Scribner
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Along for the Ride about?
- A guarded teenager and a fellow insomniac find romance and unexpected freedom during a transformative summer before college.
- What is Along for the Ride like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Along for the Ride as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Along for the Ride violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Along for the Ride.
- What did critics think of Along for the Ride?
- Critics generally found the adaptation emotionally appealing in places, with strong performances and a vivid setting, but considered it a simplified and overly polished version of Sarah Dessen's novel.
- Which films are like Along for the Ride?
- Films with a similar feel include The Last Summer, The Spectacular Now, and To All the Boys I've Loved Before.
- How long is Along for the Ride?
- Along for the Ride runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Along for the Ride?
- In United States, Along for the Ride streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
