Roadracers (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Roadracers is an action and drama film directed by Arthur Swerdloff, running about 79 minutes. “Screeching Hell on Wheels ... is it Sport or Murder?!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The father of a race car driver blames him for a death on the track, disowns him, and sponsors a rival racer.
Who’s in it. Roadracers stars Joel Lawrence as Rob Wilson, Marian Collier as Liz, Skip Ward as Greg Morgan and Sally Fraser as Joanie Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Roadracers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roadracers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roadracers 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 Roadracers (1959)?
- In US, Roadracers is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roadracers worth watching?
- Roadracers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roadracers?
- Roadracers stars Joel Lawrence, Marian Collier, Skip Ward, Sally Fraser and Mason Alan Dinehart.
- When was Roadracers released?
- Roadracers was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.