Where can I watch The Great Race (1965)?

In US, The Great Race is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Great Race worth watching?

The Great Race holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Great Race?

The Great Race stars Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk and Keenan Wynn.

When was The Great Race released?

The Great Race was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.

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The Great Race (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1965, The Great Race is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 160 minutes. “The movie with 20,000-miles or one-million-laughs guarantee!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.

Who’s in it. The Great Race stars Jack Lemmon as Professor Fate / Crown Prince Frederick Hoepnick, Tony Curtis as The Great Leslie, Natalie Wood as Maggie Dubois and Peter Falk as Max, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Great Race has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $25.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Race page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Great Race 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Great Race (1965)?: In US, The Great Race is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Great Race worth watching?: The Great Race holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Great Race?: The Great Race stars Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood, Peter Falk and Keenan Wynn.
When was The Great Race released?: The Great Race was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.