The Car (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1977, The Car is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Elliot Silverstein, running about 96 minutes. “Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is set in the fictional Utah community of Santa Ynez, which is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town's Sheriff, it becomes the job of Captain Wade Parent to stop the murderous driver.
Who’s in it. The Car stars Nicolette Kluijver, James Brolin as Wade Parent, Bridget Maasland and Patrick Lodiers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Car has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Car page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Car tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Car (1977)?
- In US, The Car is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Car worth watching?
- The Car holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Car?
- The Car stars Nicolette Kluijver, James Brolin, Bridget Maasland, Patrick Lodiers and Kathleen Lloyd.
- When was The Car released?
- The Car was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.