Eat My Dust (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1976, Eat My Dust 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. Eat My Dust 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, Eat My Dust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, 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 Eat My Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eat My Dust 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 Eat My Dust (1976)?
- In US, Eat My Dust is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eat My Dust worth watching?
- Eat My Dust holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eat My Dust?
- Eat My Dust stars Ron Howard, Christopher Norris, Brad David, Kathy O'Dare and Clint Howard.
- When was Eat My Dust released?
- Eat My Dust was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.