Ride or Die

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Jul 15, 2026 | Hollywood

Written by Vanshaj Kalia ▦ Last Updated: July 5, 2026 Fact-Checked

Overview

Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham star as lifelong best friends Debbie Claybourne and Judith Burton, whose friendship is turned upside down when Debbie discovers Judith has secretly been an elite international assassin. Joined by Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, and Sylvia Hoeks, the duo embarks on a dangerous cross-Europe escape while uncovering long-buried secrets and confronting deadly enemies. (IMDb)

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Ride or Die Story

Ride or Die is an American action-comedy adventure series created by Tessa Coates for Amazon Prime Video. The series is headlined by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer as Debbie Claybourne and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham as Judith Burton, two lifelong best friends whose ordinary lives are shattered after Debbie discovers Judith has spent years living a double life as a highly trained international assassin. When one of Judith’s covert missions goes disastrously wrong, the pair becomes the target of a dangerous criminal organization, forcing them to flee across Europe while evading assassins, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement. Along the way, they uncover hidden truths about their friendship and confront betrayals that threaten both their lives and their bond. The supporting cast features Bill Nighy as The Director, Ed Skrein as Billy Donovan, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido in pivotal roles. Created by Tessa Coates, with Matt Miller serving as showrunner and Peyton Reed directing the opening episodes, the series blends high-octane action, witty humor, emotional storytelling, and road-trip adventure. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, Double Dream, and Orit Entertainment, Ride or Die premiered exclusively on Prime Video and has been praised for the charismatic chemistry between Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, delivering a fresh female-led action-comedy with international appeal. (Wikipedia)

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Ride or Die Crew Information

Director	Peyton Reed
Producer	Tessa Coates Matt Miller Octavia Spencer Hannah Waddingham Andy Muschietti Barbara Muschietti Ben Spencer Brian Clisham Stephanie Kluft Irene Yeung
Production House	Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television Studios, Double Dream, Orit Entertainment
Budget	Not officially disclosed
Box Office	OTT Release
No of Seasons	1
No of Episodes	8
Total Runtime	Approximately 7 hours
OTT Platform	Amazon Prime Video

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.

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FAQs About Ride or Die

What is Ride or Die about?

Ride or Die is an action-comedy series about two lifelong best friends whose lives are turned upside down after one of them is revealed to be a secret international assassin, forcing them to flee across Europe.
What genre is Ride or Die?

It is an action-comedy series with adventure and thriller elements.
Who stars in Ride or Die?

The series stars Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham in the lead roles, alongside Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido.
Who created Ride or Die?

The series is created by Tessa Coates.
Who directed Ride or Die?

Peyton Reed directed the first two episodes of the series.
When was Ride or Die released?

Ride or Die premiered on 15 July 2026.
Where can you watch Ride or Die?

Ride or Die is streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
How many episodes are there in Ride or Die?

Season 1 consists of 8 episodes.
How many seasons does Ride or Die have?

Ride or Die currently has one season.