Used Cars (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, Used Cars is a comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 113 minutes. “Like new, great looking and fully loaded with laughs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.
Who’s in it. Used Cars stars Kurt Russell as Rudy Russo, Jack Warden as Roy L. Fuchs / Luke Fuchs, Gerrit Graham as Jeff and Frank McRae as Jim the Mechanic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Used Cars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.7M at the box office.
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 Used Cars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Used Cars tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Used Cars (1980)?
- In US, Used Cars 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 Used Cars worth watching?
- Used Cars holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Used Cars?
- Used Cars stars Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae and Deborah Harmon.
- When was Used Cars released?
- Used Cars was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.