The Car
1977, English. Directed by Elliot Silverstein.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 352 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Car
The Car isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Elliot SilversteinDirector
- James BrolinWade Parent
- Kathleen LloydLauren Humphries
- John MarleyEverett
- R.G. ArmstrongAmos Clements
- John RubinsteinJohn Norris
- Elizabeth ThompsonMargie Johnson
- Roy JensonRay Mott
- Kim RichardsLynn Marie Parent
- Kyle RichardsDebra Parent
- Kate MurtaghMiss McDonald
- Doris DowlingBertha Clements
- Eddie Little SkyDenson
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Butler, Dennis Shryack, Lane Slate
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The Car: quick answers
What comes after The Car?
Next in the series: The Car: Road to Revenge (2019).
Is The Car worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 352 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Car?
The Car runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Car have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Car. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Car parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Car is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Car on?
The Car isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Car?
If you liked The Car, try Red Riding Hood, Race with the Devil, Basilisk: The Serpent King.
Who directed The Car?
The Car (1977) was directed by Elliot Silverstein and stars James Brolin, Kathleen Lloyd, John Marley.