Honky Tonk Freeway (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1981, Honky Tonk Freeway is an action and comedy film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 107 minutes. “PROMISES ARE MADE IN HEAVEN - But carried out on Earth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ticlaw, a small town in Florida, has only one attraction: a safari park. The government constructs a freeway that passes near Ticlaw, but decides not to put an exit into the town. The people of Ticlaw, leaded by its Mayor, will do anything in order to convince the governor to alter the project.
Who’s in it. Honky Tonk Freeway stars Paul Jabara as T.J. Tupus, David Rasche as Eddie White, Howard Hesseman as Snapper and Teri Garr as Ericka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Honky Tonk Freeway has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $939.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Honky Tonk Freeway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honky Tonk Freeway 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 Honky Tonk Freeway (1981)?
- In US, Honky Tonk Freeway is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Honky Tonk Freeway worth watching?
- Honky Tonk Freeway holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Honky Tonk Freeway?
- Honky Tonk Freeway stars Paul Jabara, David Rasche, Howard Hesseman, Teri Garr and Peter Billingsley.
- When was Honky Tonk Freeway released?
- Honky Tonk Freeway was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.