Killing Cars (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1986, Killing Cars is an action and thriller film directed by Michael Verhoeven, running about 104 minutes. “Brilliant automotive engineer. Ruthless businessman. Moving target...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a complex story of automotive intrigue, oil barons, corporate finance, and international villainy, the inventor of an environmentally friendly car powered by energy cells becomes the target of killers. After Ralph Korda has given his patented worldcar to a German automaker for testing, he is confronted by ominous men, eager to get their hands on his patent. Evil Arab petroleum lords also want to stop this threat to the gasoline market any way they can.
Who’s in it. Killing Cars stars Jürgen Prochnow as Ralph Korda, Senta Berger as Marie Landauer, Agnès Soral as Violet Blum and Daniel Gélin as Kellermann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Killing Cars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killing Cars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing Cars 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 Killing Cars (1986)?
- In US, Killing Cars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Killing Cars worth watching?
- Killing Cars holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killing Cars?
- Killing Cars stars Jürgen Prochnow, Senta Berger, Agnès Soral, Daniel Gélin and Peter Matic.
- When was Killing Cars released?
- Killing Cars was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.