Greased Lightning
1977, English. Directed by Michael Schultz.
He drove 'em wild!
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.
- 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 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Greased Lightning
Greased Lightning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael SchultzDirector
- Richard PryorWendell Scott
- Beau BridgesHutch
- Pam GrierMary Jones
- Cleavon LittlePeewee
- Vincent GardeniaSheriff Cotton
- Bill CobbsMr. Jones
- Noble WillinghamBilly Joe Byrnes
- Richie HavensWoodrow
- Earl HindmanBeau Welles
- Julian BondRussell
- Minnie GentryWendell’s Mother
- Lucy SaroyanHutch’s Wife
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leon Capetanos, Lawrence DuKore, Melvin Van Peebles
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Greased Lightning: quick answers
Is Greased Lightning worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Greased Lightning?
Greased Lightning runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Greased Lightning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Greased Lightning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Greased Lightning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Greased Lightning is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Greased Lightning on?
Greased Lightning isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Greased Lightning?
If you liked Greased Lightning, try Plunkett & Macleane, Rush, Jawbone.
Who directed Greased Lightning?
Greased Lightning (1977) was directed by Michael Schultz and stars Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier.