The Cars That Ate Paris
1974, English. Directed by Peter Weir.
148 people live in the township of Paris and every one of them is a murderer.
After surviving a car accident, a young man finds himself trapped in the isolated town of Paris, where the local economy depends on deliberately causing crashes and salvaging the wreckage. As he becomes entangled in the town’s routines, tensions between its residents and a rebellious group of youths begin to surface.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Cars That Ate Paris is streaming on Criterion Channel and FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1974
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Peter Weir, Keith Gow, Piers Davies
- Budget
- $250K
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The Cars That Ate Paris: quick answers
Is The Cars That Ate Paris worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cars That Ate Paris?
The Cars That Ate Paris runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Cars That Ate Paris have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cars That Ate Paris. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cars That Ate Paris parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cars That Ate Paris is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Cars That Ate Paris on?
The Cars That Ate Paris is streaming on Criterion Channel and FlixFling in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cars That Ate Paris?
If you liked The Cars That Ate Paris, try The Abominable Dr. Phibes, A Dog's Breakfast, The 'Burbs.
Who directed The Cars That Ate Paris?
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) was directed by Peter Weir and stars John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Kevin Miles.