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Genre | Comedy |
Format | NTSC |
Contributor | Nancy Dowd, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Joe Pytka, Jennifer Tilly, Allen Garfield, Richard Dreyfuss |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 30 minutes |
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On one great day, Jay Trotter (Richard Dreyfuss) has a chance to make all his dreams come true. 'Let it ride' is Trotter's motto. After learning about a horse arranged to come in first, he is determined to place a bet an then parlay his money. Trotter thinks he might have a chance to win a fortune if he doesn't listen to the advice of his friends - a funny assortment of characters who bring new meaning to the expression 'the odds'. Based on the novel by Jay Cronley (Funny Farm, Quick Change).
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- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 2.47 ounces
- Director : Joe Pytka
- Media Format : NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Release date : November 4, 2019
- Actors : Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen, Jennifer Tilly, Allen Garfield
- Subtitles: : English
- Studio : Paramount Pictures
- ASIN : B07ZW98N6L
- Writers : Nancy Dowd
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #36,307 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #4,261 in Comedy (Movies & TV)
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025Cult classic ...you are either going to love & laugh at this movie ...or it just won't suit you. I thought it was a hilarious movie. The over exaggerated portrayal of characters that hangout at the local racetrack was enjoyable to watch.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025This film wears well over time and leaves the viewer with a happy memory
- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025This is just a simple, funny old movie. Quirky characters, with a lot of great one-liners. It caught my interest many years ago because I had worked at a horse racing track.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024The movie is based on a book which I yet have to read. I like this movie because it gives down-on-your-luck kind of people hope.
As for Amazon’s packing….ZERO STARS!
They don’t fill empty space with bubble paper or brown paper, my other items shifted around cracking my BluRay Case! Thank God the Bluray wasn’t damaged. I think Amazon can afford some bubble paper! Amazon, DO BETTER!
The movie is based on a book which I yet have to read. I like this movie because it gives down-on-your-luck kind of people hope.
As for Amazon’s packing….ZERO STARS!
They don’t fill empty space with bubble paper or brown paper, my other items shifted around cracking my BluRay Case! Thank God the Bluray wasn’t damaged. I think Amazon can afford some bubble paper! Amazon, DO BETTER!
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024Watched this ‘under the radar’ movie as a tribute to Terri Garr playing to her strength as the put-upon haggard wife of Richard Dreyfus’s luvable Loser! Funny, quirky, and plenty of ‘characters’ make it a good way to spend an hour and a half.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023Lost in the shuffle upon its 1989 release, Let It Ride is a wildly farcical comedy about gambling and gambling fever -- and what it can do to the lives of the gamblers and their circle of family and friends. That sounds too serious, as the film is screamingly funny at times and features a tremendous comedy cast -- including Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Meg Tilly, and David Johansen. But it walks that fine line between having fun and making fun of the characters it depicts. To my mind, it succeeds far more often than it fails. My brother worked for 30 years among the denizens of the gambling world at the track and for OTB in NYC. He would recognize these people. And that's what makes this comedy (with pathos) work -- the characters ring true! I saw it years ago and had pretty much forgotten about it until an old friend brought it up recently at one of our old buddies group gatherings. Watching it again, I realized just how much I'd missed when watching through much younger eyes. Hilarious, yet touching. Let it ride. Give it a chance. Four stars and definitely recommended.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024Learn all the fun and laughter involved in the fun side of gambling and horsemanship. Not everything has to be unseemly and miserable…
A totally fun read about a most unusual and improbable day. Excellent characters w/ incredible acting chops made this a fun read, an excellent movie and gave me an excellent friend In Jay Cronley. His death was too soon his Springer Spaniels His beloved chosen four pawed family and his Daughter down In Dallas, TX. She was the true Love of his life, whilst the gambling was a difficult distraction that made his life spiral when he needed to get around these things straightened out. Excellent read and Movie !
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024Great cast, funny screenplay, fast-moving. And feel-good to boot! An overlooked film that won’t win awards, yet I find myself watching this again and again.
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Loic LReviewed in France on January 25, 2021
2.0 out of 5 stars Trop de pain
Ils étaient en promo, j'ai compris pourquoi.
Trop gros, trop grand, il faut faire ses steacks haché soit même si vous voulez remplir le pain.
En achetant des steacks tout fait, ça risque d'être compliqué.
- AnnReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Let It Ride is a Sure-Fire Winner
I won't spoil the story, but suffice to say that for anyone who has ever enjoyed a flutter, or simply appreciates the subject of horse racing, then you simply cannot go wrong with Let It Ride...a highly entertaining film which you will probably want to keep in your collection for many more future screenings.
The viewer will quickly warm to the characters in this plot, and be astounded by some fine comedy acting performances from Richard Dreyfuss and others.
Maximum rating from me...it's a sure-fire winner!
- Judi RobsonReviewed in Canada on December 15, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
I watched this show way back when it first came out and loved it. Our family still uses some of the classic one liners. So I tracked down the "video" (old fashioned I know) CD and am giving it to family members as a memento.
We all loved the show.
- simon.rReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Great release on blue ray
Again nice to to another old movie being given love and care on blue ray in this day and age of steaming.
- Michael horrocksReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Was really pleased with this purchase
Was really pleased with this purchase, this film is no longer available in any store or download in the UK. So I was amazed to find the DVD. For such a low price of 14.99 it came well packaged and was new, the film is an old film 1982 but the quality was brilliant. Would recommend them and will be buying from them again,