Hot Rod (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1950, Hot Rod is an action and drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man builds a hot rod despite the disapproval of his father, a Juvenile Court judge. Circumstantial evidence points to the innocent teenager when his car is involved in a hit-and-run accident and he must reconcile with his father.
Who’s in it. Hot Rod stars Jimmy Lydon as David Langham Jr., Art Baker as Judge David Langham, Gil Stratton as Clarence 'Swifty' Johnson and Gloria Winters as Janie Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hot Rod 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 Hot Rod page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Rod 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 Hot Rod (1950)?
- In US, Hot Rod 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 Hot Rod worth watching?
- Hot Rod holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Rod?
- Hot Rod stars Jimmy Lydon, Art Baker, Gil Stratton, Gloria Winters and Myron Healey.
- When was Hot Rod released?
- Hot Rod was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.