Death Car on the Freeway (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Death Car on the Freeway is a thriller, mystery and tv movie film directed by Hal Needham, running about 91 minutes. “He Kills With a Van. Beautiful Women Are His Victims. Until One Meets Him Head On!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A determined TV reporter is out to find a maniac who is methodically attacking lone women drivers on the Los Angeles Freeway by pushing them off the road with his powerful van.
Who’s in it. Death Car on the Freeway stars Shelley Hack as Janette Claussen, Frank Gorshin as Ralph Chandler, Peter Graves as Lt. Haller and Harriet Nelson as Mrs. Sheel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Death Car on the Freeway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Car on the Freeway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Car on the Freeway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Car on the Freeway (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Car on the Freeway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Car on the Freeway worth watching?
- Death Car on the Freeway holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Car on the Freeway?
- Death Car on the Freeway stars Shelley Hack, Frank Gorshin, Peter Graves, Harriet Nelson and Barbara Rush.
- When was Death Car on the Freeway released?
- Death Car on the Freeway was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.