Riding in Cars with Boys
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Riding in Cars with Boys

She did everything wrong, but got everything right.

In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.

Drama
Comedy

Why watch this

In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.

Released October 19, 2001

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
480
Seasons
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Top cast

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Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Beverly Donofrio

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Ray Hasek

Adam Garcia

Adam Garcia

Jason

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Fay Forrester

James Woods

James Woods

Leonard Donofrio

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Teresa Donofrio

Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez

Shirley Perro

Sara Gilbert

Sara Gilbert

Tina Barr

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