Is the longest ride a true story?

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.

Also to know is, which is the longest ride?

The Longest Ride (film)

The Longest Ride
Screenplay by	Craig Bolotin
Based on	The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
Starring	Scott Eastwood Britt Robertson Jack Huston Oona Chaplin Alan Alda
Music by	Mark Isham

Beside above, how did Ruth die in the longest ride? Though it becomes difficult for Ruth to adjust to life with Ira afterward—she leaves him at one point—the two reconcile and have a wonderful relationship, until Ruth dies in her sleep of old age. Ira even keeps writing her love letters. After Ruth dies, a stranger comes to Ira's door with a present.

Also Know, is the longest ride fiction or nonfiction?

Nicholas Sparks has published seventeen fiction novels, and one non-fiction novel, selling over 85 million copies throughout his career. He released his newest fiction novel, The Longest Ride, on September 17, 2013.

Did Scott Eastwood really ride bulls?

In The Longest Ride, based on the Nicholas Sparks' novel, Scott Eastwood plays a bull-riding champion, though the man himself didn't do his own stunts. He did, however, take it upon himself to ride a bull off set.

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Will there be a Longest Ride 2?

The Longest Ride TRAILER 2 (2015) - Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood Movie HD.

Who plays Ruth in the longest ride?

Oona Chaplin

Does the longest ride have a sad ending?

This answer contains spoilers… (view spoiler) The Longest Ride has the happiest ending I can think of from a Nicholas Sparks book. Also, the sad parts are worth the struggle.

How old is Luke Collins?

Luke Collins was born on December 28, 1998.

Is the Ira and Ruth Levinson museum a real place?

Ira and Ruth Levinson Museum - Carolina Beach, North Carolina - Local Business | Facebook.

What bull plays Rango in the longest ride?

The upcoming film adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks best-seller, “The Longest Ride,” which is centered on a fictitious PBR bull rider, also featured Rango.

Who is Scott Eastwood dating?

Scott Eastwood is no longer an eligible bachelor, according to reports. The Fury actor is said to be romancing Jana Kramer, a country singer perhaps best known for her role as Alex Dupre on One Tree Hill. "Yes, they're dating," a source tells People, noting that the couple met through mutual friends.

What beach was the longest ride filmed on?

Complete the trip with a drive to Caswell Beach, the seaside stand-in for the Outer Banks, where Ruth's family spent the summer. It's just across the Intracoastal Waterway from Southport, the undisputed star of Safe Haven.

Is the longest ride movie on Netflix?

The Longest Ride. A young woman caring for an elderly widower finds parallels to her own budding romance as she reads the man's letters to and from his late wife.

Who is the old man in the longest ride?

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete

Britt Robertson		Sophia Danko
Ash Taylor		Willem De Kooning
Gloria Reuben		Adrienne Francis
Matt McHugh		Valet
Jon Stafford		Older Man

What is the theme of the longest ride?

Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love. Ninety-one-year-old Ira Levinson is in trouble. Struggling to stay conscious after a car crash, an image of his adored - and long dead - wife Ruth appears.

How many chapters are in the longest ride?

The Longest Ride Chapters Revealed. In case you've missed it, we have just started revealing the first two chapters from my upcoming novel, The Longest Ride, and those of you that help us fill in the missing words will have a chance to win an advanced copy BEFORE it hits stores September 17th!

How many pages does the longest ride have?

568

Who wrote the book The Longest Ride?

Nicholas Sparks

Did the longest ride win any awards?

Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Drama

What college was the longest ride filmed at?

Parts Of "The Longest Ride" Filmed In The Triad

Local sites used in the film include the Mitchell River House in Surry County, a privately owned lake in the region, Wake Forest University, and the Lawrence Joel Coliseum. Other sites were filmed in the Wilmington region.

What is the plot of the longest ride?

Former bull-riding champion Luke (Scott Eastwood) and college student Sophia (Britt Robertson) are in love, but conflicting paths and ideals threaten to tear them apart: Luke hopes to make a comeback on the rodeo circuit, and Sophia is about to embark on her dream job in New York's art world. As the couple ponder their romantic future, they find inspiration in Ira (Alan Alda), an elderly man whose decades-long romance with his beloved wife withstood the test of time.