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Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys

2001 · 131 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.8 (494 votes)
Dir. Penny Marshall · Starring Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia, Brittany Murphy, James Woods, Lorraine Bracco · Music Hans Zimmer

“She did everything wrong, but got everything right.”

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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.

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A poignant, sometimes heartbreaking, yet ultimately uplifting journey through unexpected motherhood and the enduring spirit of a young woman chasing her dreams against all odds. It feels like looking back at a formative, messy chapter with a mix of regret and quiet pride.

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