The Car
“Is it a phantom, a demon, or the devil himself?”
The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.
Where to watch The Car in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Car there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Car streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Car
The Car is a 1977 English-language horror, action and thriller film directed by Elliot Silverstein. The cast is led by James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Car was produced by Universal Pictures and Hollywood Road Films and made in United States of America. It was released on May 12, 1977, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Elliot Silverstein
- Writers
- Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Lane Slate
- Release date
- May 12, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Hollywood Road Films
The Car cast & crew
The Car was directed by Elliot Silverstein and written by Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, and Lane Slate.
The cast features James Brolin as Wade Parent, Kathleen Lloyd as Lauren Humphries, John Marley as Everett, R.G. Armstrong as Amos Clements, John Rubinstein as John Norris, and Elizabeth Thompson as Margie Johnson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Rosenman, cinematography is by Gerald Hirschfeld, and it was produced by Marvin Birdt and Elliot Silverstein.
Is The Car worth watching?
The Car holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 327 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, action, and thriller, The Car is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Car
The Car 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.
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Cast of The Car
James Brolin
Wade Parent
Kathleen Lloyd
Lauren Humphries
John Marley
Everett
R.G. Armstrong
Amos Clements
John Rubinstein
John Norris
Elizabeth Thompson
Margie Johnson
Roy Jenson
Ray Mott
Kim Richards
Lynn Marie Parent
Kyle Richards
Debra Parent
Kate Murtagh
Miss McDonald
Doris Dowling
Bertha Clements
Eddie Little Sky
Denson
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The Car — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Car in United States?
The Car 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 The Car in?
The Car is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Car?
The Car runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Car rated?
The Car is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 327 ratings.
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