2001 · Movie · 2h 11m · PG-13

Riding in Cars with Boys

Name: Riding in Cars with Boys
Director: Penny Marshall
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2001
Cast: Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy, James Woods

Critics

Audience

Set in 1965, a young woman dreams of becoming a writer but becomes a mother at 15. She struggles to build a stable life while dealing with a difficult, drug-addicted father and the lasting fallout of choices made too young.

My take

You’ll likely like this grounded, heartfelt coming-of-age drama if you want a serious look at teen pregnancy and perseverance, Not for you if you prefer light, purely comedic stories like The Switch or miss upbeat romances like Beaches.

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