Tucker: The Man and His Dream
1988, English. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
When they tried to buy him, he refused. When they tried to bully him, he resisted. When they tried to break him, he became an American legend. The true story of Preston Tucker.
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 452 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Tucker: The Man and His Dream isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arnold Schulman, David Seidler
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $20M
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What Tucker: The Man and His Dream is based on
Tucker: The Man and His Dream is based on a true story.
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Tucker: The Man and His Dream: quick answers
Is Tucker: The Man and His Dream worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 452 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Tucker: The Man and His Dream have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tucker: The Man and His Dream. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tucker: The Man and His Dream parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Tucker: The Man and His Dream on?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
If you liked Tucker: The Man and His Dream, try Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend, Ford v Ferrari, Flash of Genius.
Who directed Tucker: The Man and His Dream?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau.
What is Tucker: The Man and His Dream based on?
Tucker: The Man and His Dream is based on a true story.