Top Gear: The Burma Special (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Top Gear: The Burma Special is a comedy and documentary film directed by Kit Lynch-Robinson, running about 135 minutes. “The Bridge Over The River Kok” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this special Clarkson, Hammond and May don’t just buy three knackered old lorries and drive miles through the beautiful landscapes of Burma. Oh dear no. They actually have to use their lorries to do something useful. They have to build a real, use able bridge over the River Kwai. On their way to the river they almost bring down Burma’s power supply, encounter the world’s least relaxing truck stop, race around the streets of a deserted capital, saddle up a trio of unhelpful horses and attend a completely deranged party.

Who’s in it. Top Gear: The Burma Special stars Jeremy Clarkson as Himself, Richard Hammond as Himself and James May as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Top Gear: The Burma Special sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Gear: The Burma Special page.

If you liked it. Fans of Top Gear: The Burma Special tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.