Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2006, Who Killed the Electric Car? is a documentary film directed by Chris Paine, running about 92 minutes. “A lack of consumer confidence... or conspiracy?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
Who’s in it. Who Killed the Electric Car? stars Martin Sheen as Narrator (voice), Mel Gibson as Self, Chelsea Sexton as Herself and Tom Hanks as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Who Killed the Electric Car? has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M 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 Who Killed the Electric Car? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Who Killed the Electric Car? tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)?
- In US, Who Killed the Electric Car? 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 Who Killed the Electric Car? worth watching?
- Who Killed the Electric Car? holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Who Killed the Electric Car??
- Who Killed the Electric Car? stars Martin Sheen, Mel Gibson, Chelsea Sexton, Tom Hanks and Ed Begley Jr..
- When was Who Killed the Electric Car? released?
- Who Killed the Electric Car? was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.