The Longest Ride (2015)
Kernel Score: 86% · 3,296 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2015-04-09
Runtime: 128 minutes
Is The Longest Ride worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A young couple's romance is woven together with an old man's memories, in a typical Nicholas Sparks-style weepie. It's sweet, sentimental and predictable, and fans of the genre will be satisfied.
Watch it if you
- love sentimental romances with two timelines
- like cowboys, bull riding and sweeping love stories
- want a good cry
Skip it if you
- dislike predictable, tearjerker plots
- want romance with edge
Best for: Cozy date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Longest Ride
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a lost love while he's trapped in an automobile crash.
The Longest Ride parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Longest Ride is a romantic drama involving a car crash injury and intertwined love stories across generations.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Rated PG-13, includes a bull-riding injury and a car crash central to the plot.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Rated PG-13 romance with a young couple, implying some romantic/sexual content typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Longest Ride
If you liked The Longest Ride, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Best of Me (2014) — 84%: Another Sparks story of lost love and second chances
- Life in a Year (2020) — 90%: Heartfelt romance made to prompt tears
- Charlie St. Cloud (2010) — 78%: Sentimental drama about love, loss and moving on
- Breathe (2017) — 83%: True-story romance that tugs at the heart
- Titanic (1997) — 93%: The ultimate tragic love story across time
- Remember Me (2010) — 80%: Young romance that turns into something sadder
Director
Cast
- Britt Robertson as Sophia Danko
- Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins
- Alan Alda as Ira Levinson
- Jack Huston as Young Ira
- Oona Chaplin as Young Ruth
- Melissa Benoist as Marcia
- Lolita Davidovich as Kate Collins
- Elea Oberon as Mrs. Pfeffer
- Kate Forbes as Ira's Mother
- Tiago Riani as Luiz
The Longest Ride FAQ
Is The Longest Ride worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A young couple's romance is woven together with an old man's memories, in a typical Nicholas Sparks-style weepie. It's sweet, sentimental and predictable, and fans of the genre will be satisfied.
Where can I watch The Longest Ride?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Longest Ride OK for kids?
The Longest Ride is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Longest Ride is a romantic drama involving a car crash injury and intertwined love stories across generations.
What movies are like The Longest Ride?
If you liked The Longest Ride, try The Best of Me, Life in a Year, Charlie St. Cloud and Breathe.