Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys is a 2001 film based on the autobiography of the same name by Beverly Donofrio about a woman who overcame difficulties, including being a teen mother, and who later earned a masters degree. The movies narrative spans the years 1961 to 1986. It stars Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Brittany Murphy, and James Woods. It was directed by Penny Marshall. Although coproduced by Beverly Donofrio, many details from the book and film differ.

Sometime later, Bev discovers that she is pregnant. She tells Ray, who proposes, but Bev is reluctant to get married. She admits her pregnancy to her parents, who are scandalized by her refusal to get married. Bev hastily agrees to a wedding. At the reception, Bev is upset because everyone is avoiding her, prompting Fay to publicly announce that she is also pregnant. Afterwards, Fay explains to Bev that her father wanted her to put the baby up for adoption, but she and Bobby will be getting married instead. The two girls, although initially upset, celebrate the fact they will be mothers together.As the months go by, the girls realize they are missing out on their childhood, prom and an education. Bev gives birth to a son named Jason while Fay has a daughter, Amelia. Bev is dissatisfied with her married life and continues to pursue her education. When Jason is three, she wins the chance for a college scholarship but her interview goes badly when she is forced to take Jason along. The interviewer praises Bevs writings but informs her that she will not get the scholarship because the school fears that she has too many distractions. Later, Fay confides in Bev that she and Bobby are getting divorced because he met another woman named Monsoon while being stationed in Hawaii. To cheer themselves up, Bev and Fay take Rays mushrooms. While talking, Bev admits to Fay that shes not sure if she loves Jason because shes had to give up so many things for him. When Jason almost drowns in Fays pool, Bev vows to be more attentive to him. ........

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