Hot Rod Gang (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1958, Hot Rod Gang is a drama and music film directed by Lew Landers, running about 72 minutes. “Crazy kids...living to a wild rock 'n roll beat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A kid who wants to enter his car in the drag races joins a rock band to make enough money to do it.
Who’s in it. Hot Rod Gang stars John Ashley as John Abernathy III, Jody Fair as Lois Cavendish, Steve Drexel as Mark (gang leader) and Russ Bender as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Hot Rod Gang has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Rod Gang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Rod Gang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Rod Gang (1958)?
- In US, Hot Rod Gang is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot Rod Gang worth watching?
- Hot Rod Gang holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Rod Gang?
- Hot Rod Gang stars John Ashley, Jody Fair, Steve Drexel, Russ Bender and Scott Peters.
- When was Hot Rod Gang released?
- Hot Rod Gang was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.