Roadgames (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Roadgames is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Richard Franklin, running about 101 minutes. “The truck driver plays games. The hitchhiker plays games. And the killer is playing the deadliest game of all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A truck driver plays a cat-and-mouse game with a mysterious serial killer in a van who lures young female hitchhiker victims on a desolate Australian highway.
Who’s in it. Roadgames stars Stacy Keach as Patrick 'Pat' Quid, Jamie Lee Curtis as Pamela 'Hitch' Rushworth, Marion Edward as Madeleine 'Frita' Day and Grant Page as Smith or Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Roadgames has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roadgames page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roadgames tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roadgames (1981)?
- In US, Roadgames is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roadgames worth watching?
- Roadgames holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roadgames?
- Roadgames stars Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page and Thaddeus Smith.
- When was Roadgames released?
- Roadgames was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.