Ride or Die

Ride or Die is a romantic thriller about a woman named Rei who assists a long-time love interest in escaping an abusive marriage. As the two women go on the run to find safety, their romantic feelings for one another intensify.

Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, the film was released in 2021. It follows his work on projects such as The Miracles of the Namiya General Store and Policeman and Me, and precedes his later films including All Lives and No Matter What, I Love You. The production was a joint effort between the United States and Japan, involving companies such as Studio3, Kodansha, and Shogakukan. The movie stars Kiko Mizuhara as Rei Nagasawa and Honami Sato as Nanae Shinoda, with supporting roles played by Yoko Maki, Anne Suzuki, and Shunsuke Tanaka.

The film received a mixed response from audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.6/10 based on 3,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a higher score of 6.7/10 from 187 votes. Film critics gave the movie a 6.8/10 rating based on 16 reviews, which is slightly higher than the score provided by users on IMDb.