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The Longest Ride

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Former bull-riding champion Luke (Scott Eastwood) and college student Sophia (Britt Robertson) are in love, but conflicting paths and ideals threaten to tear them apart: Luke hopes to make a comeback on the rodeo circuit, and Sophia is about to embark on her dream job in New York's art world. As the couple ponder their romantic future, they find inspiration in Ira (Alan Alda), an elderly man whose decades-long romance with his beloved wife withstood the test of time.
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Critics Consensus

The Longest Ride is less manipulative than the average Nicholas Sparks film, but it's still saccharine and hopelessly contrived -- not that it'll matter to the target audience.

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Alex Abad-Santos Vox 12/17/2015
2/5
Unfortunately, Chaplin's brilliance, Alda's funny crustiness, and Eastwood's vulnerability aren't enough to keep this film afloat. Go to Full Review Alison Willmore BuzzFeed News 11/10/2015
The Longest Ride is a weak sauce addition to the Sparks empire, a little better than last year's The Best of Me, but miles below uber-Sparks work The Notebook. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 06/21/2015
3/5
Like all of Sparks's stories it's corny as hell, but there's an unabashed, old-fashioned charm that gradually warms the cockles and moistens the eye. Go to Full Review Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches 05/27/2020
After an hour, I was like, "no, I'm over it." Go to Full Review Dan Scully Cinema76 04/09/2020
[T]he movie is painfully cliched, poorly written, and so ethically skewed that I take strong umbrage to its message. Go to Full Review Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches 03/27/2020
It needed more tragedy... it's a Nicholas Sparks movie after all! Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Phillip P @Phillip87 Jan 18 I'm not really sure what the Critics were doing but don't believe any of the crap they are spouting. There's no way this movie should have gotten a bad review. Maybe a ok but definitely not a bad one. Must be Nicholas Sparks hate. Oona Chaplin and Jack Huston love story was worth admission alone. Throw in Alan Alda, Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson and that is a great cast. It's a really good movie. See more Steph T @RT87595063 Nov 4 Heartfelt and beautiful romantic drama See more Jose M @RT73244474 Oct 3 It’s been 10 years since I seen this movie and it’s still a beautiful story of 2 people that find love and make the sacrifices to be happy together. Great story line its an amazing movie must watch! See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Jun 26 Another unrealistic perception of a tale of love. Not very well directed or produced given the unrealistic ways of a bullrider. See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Jun 21 The Longest Ride It has a very interesting story to follow, a romance between two young people who lived in the year 1947, which is the most interesting point, and the young couple from the present day who had their conflicts. See more Samantha L @Samantha 10/14/2024 The Longest Ride is exactly what you’d expect from a Nicholas Sparks flick—sentimental, cheesy, and drenched in romance—but here’s the kicker: it works. The chemistry between Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson is spot on. They totally nail that push-pull dynamic between a rough-around-the-edges cowboy and a city-bound art lover. It’s the kind of pairing that makes you root for them even when the script goes full cliché. What really helps this one stand out is the dual love story. Alan Alda as Ira? Perfection. His scenes add this whole other layer of emotional weight, and let’s be real—watching him reflect on his epic love story gives you all the feels. Plus, those bull-riding scenes? They don’t hold back. Visually, this movie is stunning, especially when the action heats up on the rodeo circuit. Sure, The Longest Ride sticks to the Sparks playbook, but it has just enough heart and a couple of twists to keep you hooked. It’s not revolutionary, but if you’re in the mood for a love story that’ll make you swoon, cry a little, and leave you with that warm, fuzzy feeling, this one’s a solid pick. Just embrace the cheese and enjoy the ride. See more Read all reviews
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George Tillman Jr.

Director

Scott Eastwood

Luke Collins

Britt Robertson

Sophia Danko

Alan Alda

Ira Levinson

Jack Huston

Young Ira

Oona Chaplin

Ruth

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The Longest Ride

(L-R) Alan Alda as Ira Levinson and Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins in "The Longest Ride." Britt Robertson as Sophoa Danko in "The Longest Ride." Alan Alda as Ira Levinson and Britt Robertson as Sophia Danko in "The Longest Ride." Britt Robertson as Sophia Danko and Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins in "The Longest Ride." Jack Huston as Ira and Oona Chaplin as Ruth in "The Longest Ride." Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins in "The Longest Ride." Oona Chaplin as Ruth and Jack Huston as Ira in "The Longest Ride." Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins in "The Longest Ride." Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins and Britt Robertson as Sophia Danko in "The Longest Ride." Britt Robertson as Sophia Danko in "The Longest Ride." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Former bull-riding champion Luke (Scott Eastwood) and college student Sophia (Britt Robertson) are in love, but conflicting paths and ideals threaten to tear them apart: Luke hopes to make a comeback on the rodeo circuit, and Sophia is about to embark on her dream job in New York's art world. As the couple ponder their romantic future, they find inspiration in Ira (Alan Alda), an elderly man whose decades-long romance with his beloved wife withstood the test of time.
Director
George Tillman Jr.
Producer
Nicholas Sparks, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Theresa Park
Screenwriter
Craig Bolotin
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Temple Hill, Nicholas Sparks Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexuality|Partial Nudity|Some War and Sports Action)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$37.4M
Runtime
2h 8m
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