Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Britt Robertson | ... | Sophia Danko | |
Scott Eastwood | ... | Luke Collins | |
Alan Alda | ... | Ira Levinson | |
Jack Huston | ... | Young Ira | |
Oona Chaplin | ... | Young Ruth | |
Melissa Benoist | ... | Marcia | |
Lolita Davidovich | ... | Kate Collins | |
Elea Oberon | ... | Mrs. Pfeffer | |
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Kate Forbes | ... | Ira's Mother |
Tiago Riani | ... | Luiz | |
Danny Vinson | ... | Larry Till | |
Hayley Lovitt | ... | Rodeo Girl / Dancer | |
Tracey Bonner | ... | Nurse Wilson | |
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Jaret Sears | ... | Joe Parks |
Hunter Burke | ... | David Stein |
Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love. Written by 20th Century Fox
If you enjoyed other Nicolas Sparks movies, you will enjoy this one. It is heartwarming and one with integrity that depicts what it is to love someone unconditionally. It is a sweet, and sensual romance of a young couple struggling to come together while each follows their dreams. Sophia, wants to follow her passion of art, and Luke, follows his passion as the world's best bull rider. Their love story is entwined with the memories of a relationship of love long ago, told and acted by Alan Alda, who plays Ira, as he reads letters he wrote to his dear wife, Ruth. The scenery of the movie is lovely, the bull riding is exciting, the script, thoughtful and touching. Have Kleenex on hand, you will cry. At the end of this movie the audience clapped because it was good all the way through.