Cannonball (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1976, Cannonball is an action and comedy film directed by Paul Bartel, running about 93 minutes. “The annual Trans-American outlaw road race - A cross country demolition derby without rules!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which there are no rules, no speed limits and no heed for the law. En route, Buckman jockeys with an international ensemble of racers for a $100,000 purse. But there are none more important than Cade Redman, his direct competition for a guaranteed spot on the elite Modern Motors racing team.
Who’s in it. Cannonball stars David Carradine as Coy "Cannonball" Buckman, Bill McKinney as Cade Redman, Veronica Hamel as Linda Maxwell and Gerrit Graham as Perman Waters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Cannonball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cannonball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cannonball 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 Cannonball (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cannonball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cannonball worth watching?
- Cannonball holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cannonball?
- Cannonball stars David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel, Gerrit Graham and Robert Carradine.
- When was Cannonball released?
- Cannonball was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.