Trailer Made (2016): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2016, Trailer Made is an action, adventure and family film directed by Jacobus Kriel, running about 78 minutes. “He had the creative imagination. The other had the creative deadline. On a scrapyard is where it came together. In a family adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In an attempt to reconnect with his estranged son Daniel, struggling Los Angeles screenwriter Peter Davis resolves to bring his young boy along on his latest research expedition to Africa. But after their luggage is accidentally switched, leaving them stranded without money and passports, the down and out pair is forced to seek refuge in an old run-down trailer scheduled for imminent scrapping! Befriending the scrap yard owner’s son, Daniel and his new found companion Asanda embark on an imaginative journey through different worlds in order to seek the “ultimate story” to help Peter. After travelling through fantastical lands and strange new planets Daniel finally realises that the true meaning of life is actually found in spending time with those you love.

Who’s in it. Trailer Made stars Lee Raviv as Lucy and Heike Brunner as Catherine.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Trailer Made has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trailer Made page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trailer Made 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.