Mommy Down to the Ride
A bet between mother and son pushes a strict teacher onto a skateboard, risking her career to keep him in school.
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About the film
What it’s about
A physics teacher wants her teenage son to finish school, but he plans to drop out and become a professional skateboarder. She makes a bet with him: if she competes in a major skateboarding event, he will stay in school. To prepare, she gets help from one of her least successful pupils, not realizing the risk to her job and reputation.
What hooks you
Olga Lerman plays the mother. The production used skate parks in Moscow and the surrounding region, plus the Avangard stadium. The film is an upbeat comedy about a parent who goes to extreme lengths for her child.
Who it’s for
It is a good pick for those who enjoy lighthearted family stories with a sporting twist, and for anyone who likes seeing a serious character take on an unexpected physical challenge.
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 120 votesCreative team
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Trivia
- Filming locations — the urban skate parks of Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as the Avangard stadium.
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Mommy Down to the Ride (2026)
Mommy Down to the Ride
2026
Mommy Down to the Ride
2026
Mommy Down to the Ride
2026