Where to Watch Joy Ride in Canada (2023)

“Joy Ride” takes viewers on an unexpected and unplanned adventure around China and South Korea with lawyer Audrey and her soon-to-be friends for life.

Delve into a group of girls’ journey to self-love and self-discovery with a dash of promiscuous fun. Find out where to watch “Joy Ride” in Canada.

What is Joy Ride About?

“Joy Ride” tells the tale of successful Seattle lawyer Audrey, who takes a trip to China to secure a deal and a promotion. However, the client throws a wrench in her plans when the businessman asks about Audrey’s birth parents since she was adopted by a white couple. She goes on an adventure to look for her birth parents, accompanied by her childhood best friend Lolo, Lolo’s cousin Vanessa or Deadeye, and Audrey’s college roommate and famous soap actress Kat who she comes across in China. Along the way, they realize that Audrey isn’t Chinese and is actually Korean. They try to fly to Korea by pretending to be a new girl group with the help of BTS fans, Armys, care of Deadeye and her connections from her K-pop obsession. However, when they go on Instagram Live to try to prove their lie to authorities, Kat has a revealing outfit malfunction and they have to take a boat instead. The Live goes viral and the group fights, splitting up with bruised egos, careers, and friendships.

Audrey eventually does find her birth mother – or her grave, rather, as she has actually passed away. She then returns to Seattle, makes amend with her friends, and a year later the four-part friendship is restored, with them going on a trip to Paris and leading better lives individually.

Who Are in the Cast and Production of Joy Ride?

“Joy Ride” boasts a talented and diverse set of actresses, actors, and staff – mostly of different Asian nationalities. The cast features:

• Ashley Park as Audrey Sullivan
• Sherry Cola as Lolo
• Stephanie Hsu as Kat
• Sabrina Wu as Deadeye
• David Denman as Joe Sullivan
• Annie Mumolo as Mary Sullivan
• Chris Pang as Kenny
• Alexander Hodge as Todd
• Nicholas Carella as Kevin
• Debbie Fan as Jenny Chen
• Meredith Hagner as Jess
• Ronny Chieng as Chao

The film was directed by Adele Lim, who also worked on the infamous “Crazy Rich Asians.” She, along with Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, also worked on the screenplay.

What is the Rating for Joy Ride?

“Joy Ride” is rated differently in Canada depending on the region, ranging from 13+ to 18A. The film is suitable for teens, but because of some mature themes such as nudity, viewer discretion is advised.

How Many People Watch Joy Ride?

“Joy Ride” grossed a worldwide total of $15.2 million across 2,820 theaters.

How Are the Reviews for Joy Ride?

“Joy Ride” was positively received by critics and audiences. Reviews praise it for its humorous writing combined with a heart-warming story. It is currently at 91% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer based on critics’ ratings, while its audience rating sits at 82%. See what critics loved about the film:

• Independent (UK): “Hsu and Cola balance the mania well against Park’s straight woman sincerity, but it’s Wu, a rising star on the standup scene, who serves as Joy Ride’s surprise MVP.”

• Empire Magazine: “Both hilarious and heartfelt, Joy Ride packs a nuanced exploration of Asian identity into a Trojan Horse comedy, filled with enough narcotics to get the blood pumping.”

Where to Watch Joy Ride?

“Joy Ride” is available on several video-on-demand (VOD) platforms.

Is Joy Ride Available on Streaming?

“Joy Ride” is currently not yet available on streaming platforms such as Disney Plus, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.

Is Joy Ride Available for Rent (VOD)?

“Joy Ride” is available for both rent and purchase on various video-on-demand (VOD) platforms. The prices are as follows:

Platform	Rent	Purchase
Google Play	CAD$19.99	CAD$24.99
YouTube	CAD$19.99	CAD$24.99
Apple TV	CAD$19.99	CAD$24.99
Microsoft	CAD$19.99	CAD$24.99
Cineplex Store	CAD$19.99	CAD$27.99
Amazon	CAD$19.99	CAD$24.99

Is Joy Ride on Cable or Free TV?

“Joy Ride” is currently not available on cable or free TV channels.

Should I Use a VPN to Watch Joy Ride?

A VPN is not needed to watch “Joy Ride” in Canada. You can watch the film on several VOD platforms without worrying about restrictions.

Friendship Amid Tribulations

“Joy Ride” shows off the strength of friendship among women despite conflicts and tribulations. While Audrey, Lolo, Vanessa, and Kat had their own struggles and challenges to face in life and during their trip, they managed to stick together when it mattered the most – a testament of true and lasting friendship.

Go on a thrilling journey from the US to China to Korea with “Joy Ride,” available on VOD platforms in Canada.