Towing (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1978, Towing is a comedy film directed by Maura Smith, running about 85 minutes. “Get hooked on” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unscrupulous towing company picks up perfectly fine cars and impounds them. It's up to two bar maids to try and stop them.
Who’s in it. Towing stars Jennifer Ashley as Jean, Sue Lyon as Lynn, Bobby Di Cicco as Tony and Joe Mantegna as Chris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Towing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Towing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Towing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Towing (1978)?
- In US, Towing is available to stream on History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Towing worth watching?
- Towing holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Towing?
- Towing stars Jennifer Ashley, Sue Lyon, Bobby Di Cicco, Joe Mantegna and J.J. Johnston.
- When was Towing released?
- Towing was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.