Friss meinen Staub (1976): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1976, Friss meinen Staub is an action film directed by Charles B. Griffith, running about 89 minutes. “A Very Funny Car.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Hoover Nielbold is a car-crazy teenager who, in order to impress the hottest girl in school, takes her for a ride in a souped-up race car owned by local racer Big Bubba Jones. Hoover's father Harry, who's also the local sheriff is furious at the situation and orders his bumbling deputies to go after him. With the Sheriff's office overflowing with concerned parents and citizens and his deputies failing to catch him. He enlists the help of Jones and fellow racers to capture him. It culminates in a thrilling car chase finale through the rural countryside.

Who’s in it. Friss meinen Staub stars Ron Howard as Hoover Niebold, Christopher Norris as Darlene Kurtz, Brad David as Billy B. Westerby and Kathy O'Dare as Miranda Smith, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Friss meinen Staub has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friss meinen Staub page.

If you liked it. Fans of Friss meinen Staub tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.