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Poster for Used Cars

Used Cars

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1980 | 113 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $12 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 108K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

  • Kurt RussellRudy Russo
  • Jack WardenRoy L. Fuchs / Luke Fuchs
  • Gerrit GrahamJeff
  • Frank McRaeJim the Mechanic
  • Deborah HarmonBarbara Fuchs
  • Joe FlahertySam Slaton
  • David L. LanderFreddie Paris
  • Michael McKeanEddie Winslow
  • Michael TalbottMickey
  • Harry NorthupCarmine