No Petrol, No Diesel (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5

No Petrol, No Diesel poster

Released in 2009, No Petrol, No Diesel is a comedy and drama film directed by Stefen Harris, running about 104 minutes. “A small town, on State Highway 1, where nothing ever happens...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A small town, on State Highway 1, where nothing ever happens...then Rex Devlin dies in a suspicious car wreck and a mysterious stranger moves into the Temuka Hotel. Why is one of the world's biggest multinational corporations so desperate to buy a dowdy little backwater petrol station? Has Oscar Devlin really come all the way home from Los Angeles to sort out his meager inheritance, or is it Frankie he's come to see?

Who’s in it. No Petrol, No Diesel stars Jim Moriarty as Oscar, Helen Pearse Otene as Frankie, Mark Hadlow as Mr Bligh and David McPhail as Elvis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, No Petrol, No Diesel 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 No Petrol, No Diesel page.

If you liked it. Fans of No Petrol, No Diesel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch No Petrol, No Diesel (2009)?
In US, No Petrol, No Diesel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is No Petrol, No Diesel worth watching?
No Petrol, No Diesel holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in No Petrol, No Diesel?
No Petrol, No Diesel stars Jim Moriarty, Helen Pearse Otene, Mark Hadlow, David McPhail and Charlie Belvie.
When was No Petrol, No Diesel released?
No Petrol, No Diesel was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.