The Cannonball Run
1981, English. Directed by Hal Needham.
You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.
A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 741 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Cannonball Run
The Cannonball Run is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
Stream
Tencent VideoAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Part of a series
Cannonball Run: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1981
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Brock Yates
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $72M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
After The Cannonball Run
What comes next in the series.
If you liked The Cannonball Run
See Spot Run
2001 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Henry Danger: The Movie
2025 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Speed Racer
2008 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
2015 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
LEGO DC Batman: Family Matters
2019 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Iron Will
1994 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
2016 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon
2016 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Duck Duck Goose
2018 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Monster Family 2
2021 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Cannonball Run: quick answers
What comes after The Cannonball Run?
Next in the series: Cannonball Run II (1984) and Speed Zone (1989).
Is The Cannonball Run worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 741 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cannonball Run?
The Cannonball Run runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Cannonball Run have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cannonball Run. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cannonball Run parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cannonball Run is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Cannonball Run on?
The Cannonball Run is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cannonball Run?
If you liked The Cannonball Run, try See Spot Run, Henry Danger: The Movie, Speed Racer.
Who directed The Cannonball Run?
The Cannonball Run (1981) was directed by Hal Needham and stars Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett.