Ride

A group of young people travel by bus from Harlem to Miami in hopes of achieving fame and wealth through a potential music contract. Along the way, the travelers encounter various conflicts, including vehicle breakdowns and fights. These challenges transform the trip into a learning experience, forcing the passengers to discover new things about one another and ensuring that they are changed by the time they reach their destination.

The 1998 comedy was written and directed by Millicent Shelton, marking the first film she directed before her 2022 project End of the Road. Produced by Reginald Hudlin and Warrington Hudlin for Dimension Films, the movie features a cast including Malik Yoba, Melissa De Sousa, John Witherspoon, Fredro Starr, Cedric the Entertainer, and Sticky Fingaz. A total of 27 actors are credited in the production.

Financially, the film earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 4.5/10 based on 884 votes on IMDb and a slightly higher score of 6/10 from 20 votes on TMDB.