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Hot Rod

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A young drag racer (Gregg Henry) enters a race which the town boss (Robert Culp) tries to fix for his son (Grant Goodeve).

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Kyle Smith New York Post 08/03/2007
1/4
If you must see "Hot Rod," bring along something else to do--like a portable DVD player loaded with "Anchorman" or "The Waterboy." Go to Full Review Todd Gilchrist IGN Movies 08/22/2007
3/5
Not all comedies need to become instant classics -- especially not when they're in the SNL-related canon -- so this film's aim is overambitious but true, earning it a rank far above Superstar or Black Sheep but below Tommy Boy or Happy Gilmore. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael N 04/12/2024 As a car guy and Hot rodder/drag racer...this is the top of the heap. A cult classic, a film for the ages when it comes to car enthsiasts See more 10/01/2013 A wonderful campy fun hot rodders movie. Great cars and dont forget the root beer! See more 10/23/2010 I wouldn't say this is the worst movie I've ever seen, but it's definitely down on the back side of the list. See more 08/21/2009 One of my favorite car movies of all time... I have always loved old Willy's and they sure did a great job with this on in the movie.... Some people get this confused with the Hot Rod movie that just came out a couple years ago because there is no image showing here.. This is the made for TV movie from 1979 and its a kick ass movie for a old one that is... See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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George Armitage

Director

Gregg Henry

Brian Edison

Grant Goodeve

Sonny Munn

Robert Culp

T.L. Munn
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Movie Info

Synopsis A young drag racer (Gregg Henry) enters a race which the town boss (Robert Culp) tries to fix for his son (Grant Goodeve).
Director
George Armitage
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
May 25, 1979
Runtime
1h 37m