The Great Race
1965, English. Directed by Blake Edwards.
The movie with 20,000-miles or one-million-laughs guarantee!
Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 402 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Great Race
The Great Race isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Blake EdwardsDirector
- Jack LemmonProfessor Fate
- Tony CurtisThe Great Leslie
- Natalie WoodMaggie Dubois
- Peter FalkMax
- Keenan WynnHezekiah
- Arthur O'ConnellHenry Goodbody
- Vivian VanceHester Goodbody
- Dorothy ProvineLily Olay
- Larry StorchTexas Jack
- Ross MartinRolfe Von Stuppe
- George MacreadyGeneral Kuhster
- Marvin KaplanFrisbee
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur A. Ross
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $25M
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The Great Race: quick answers
Is The Great Race worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 402 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Race?
The Great Race runs 160 minutes (2h 40m).
Does The Great Race have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Race. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Race parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Race is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Race on?
The Great Race isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Race?
If you liked The Great Race, try Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, Herbie Fully Loaded, Around the World in 80 Days.
Who directed The Great Race?
The Great Race (1965) was directed by Blake Edwards and stars Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, Natalie Wood.