The Gumball Rally (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1976, The Gumball Rally is a comedy film directed by Charles Bail, running about 105 minutes. “It's a hilarious coast-to-coast, 180 mile-an-hour, go-for-broke, outrageous road race with the world's most expensive cars. And it's all just for glory and a gumball machine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of people from different backgrounds have one thing in common: when they hear the world "gumball" whispered by one of the others, they know that it's time for the Gumball Rally: a no-holds barred, secret, winner-take-all rally across the USA.
Who’s in it. The Gumball Rally stars Michael Sarrazin as Michael Bannon (Cobra Team), Norman Burton as Lieutenant Roscoe, Gary Busey as Gibson (Camaro Team) and John Durren as Ace Preston / Mr. Guts - Camaro Team, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Gumball Rally has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 The Gumball Rally page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gumball Rally tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gumball Rally (1976)?
- In US, The Gumball Rally is available to stream on TCM, and 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 The Gumball Rally worth watching?
- The Gumball Rally holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gumball Rally?
- The Gumball Rally stars Michael Sarrazin, Norman Burton, Gary Busey, John Durren and Susan Flannery.
- When was The Gumball Rally released?
- The Gumball Rally was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.