Eat My Dust
1976, English. Directed by Charles B. Griffith.
A Very Funny Car.
Hoover Nielbold is a car-crazy teenager who, in order to impress the hottest girl in school, takes her for a ride in a souped-up race car owned by local racer Big Bubba Jones. Hoover's father Harry, who's also the local sheriff is furious at the situation and orders his bumbling deputies to go after him. With the Sheriff's office overflowing with concerned parents and citizens and his deputies failing to catch him. He enlists the help of Jones and fellow racers to capture him. It culminates in a thrilling car chase finale through the rural countryside.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Charles B. GriffithDirector
- Ron HowardHoover Niebold
- Christopher NorrisDarlene Kurtz
- Brad DavidBilly B. Westerby
- Kathy O'DareMiranda Smith
- Clint HowardGeorge Poole Jr.
- Peter IsacksenJunior Hale (as Pete Isacksen)
- Jessica PotterLallie Chandler
- Warren J. KemmerlingSheriff Harry Niebold (as Warren Kemmerling)
- Charles HowertonDep. Jay Beah
- Kedric WolfeDep. Brookside
- John KramerDep. Sebastiani
- W.L. LuckeyDep. Gallo
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles B. Griffith
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How long is Eat My Dust?
Eat My Dust runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Eat My Dust have a post-credits scene?
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Eat My Dust parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Eat My Dust is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Eat My Dust on?
Eat My Dust isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Eat My Dust?
If you liked Eat My Dust, try Fast & Furious 6, Dirt, Barbarosa.
Who directed Eat My Dust?
Eat My Dust (1976) was directed by Charles B. Griffith and stars Ron Howard, Christopher Norris, Brad David.