The Car (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1997, The Car is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rajasenan, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Mahadevan and his uncle Kumar are still struggling to find money after the deaths of Mahadevan's parents and Kumar's sister. One day, luck comes to them when Mahadevan wins a car as the 1st prize of a promotional contest held by a washing-powder brand. The new car brings him a lot of bad luck.
Who’s in it. The Car stars Jayaram as Mahadevan, Sreelakshmi as Maya, Janardhanan as Kumar and Kalabhavan Mani as S.I. Cheriyan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Car has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Car page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Car tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Car (1997)?
- In US, The Car is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Car worth watching?
- The Car holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Car?
- The Car stars Jayaram, Sreelakshmi, Janardhanan, Kalabhavan Mani and Poojappura Ravi.
- When was The Car released?
- The Car was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.