Hot Rod
A young man builds a hot rod despite the disapproval of his father, a Juvenile Court judge. Circumstantial evidence points to the innocent teenager when his car is involved in a hit-and-run accident and he must reconcile with his father.
Where to watch Hot Rod in United States
Can I watch Hot Rod in United States? Hot Rod isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Hot Rod streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | YouTube |
About Hot Rod
Hot Rod is a 1950 English-language action and drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins. The cast is led by Jimmy Lydon, Art Baker, Gil Stratton. It has a runtime of 1h 1m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Hot Rod was produced by Monogram Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 22, 1950.
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Writers
- Daniel B. Ullman
- Release date
- October 22, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Monogram Pictures
Hot Rod cast & crew
Hot Rod was directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Daniel B. Ullman.
The cast features Jimmy Lydon as David Langham Jr., Art Baker as Judge David Langham, Gil Stratton as Clarence 'Swifty' Johnson, Gloria Winters as Janie Evans, Myron Healey as Policeman Joe Langham, and Tommy Bond as Jack Blodgett.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Edward J. Kay, cinematography is by Gilbert Warrenton, and it was produced by Jerry Thomas.
Is Hot Rod worth watching?
At 1h 1m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and drama, Hot Rod is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hot Rod
Hot Rod isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Hot Rod
Jimmy Lydon
David Langham Jr.
Art Baker
Judge David Langham
Gil Stratton
Clarence 'Swifty' Johnson
Gloria Winters
Janie Evans
Myron Healey
Policeman Joe Langham
Tommy Bond
Jack Blodgett
Jean Dean
Gloria
Bret Hamilton
Paul - Policeman Joe's Partner
Marshall Reed
John C. Roberts
Dennis Moore
Motorcycle Patrolman
William J. Vincent
Holdup Man
Frank McLure
Town Councilman (uncredited)
Hot Rod — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hot Rod in United States?
Hot Rod is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Hot Rod in?
Hot Rod is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hot Rod?
Hot Rod runs 1 hours 1 minutes (61 minutes).
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