Grand Theft Auto
Seen it?1977 | 84 min | Comedy, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 and action fans. If you loved The Naked Gun or Hot Shots!, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A rich girl steals her dad's Rolls Royce and heads off to Las Vegas to get married. However, her angry parents, a jealous suitor, and a bunch of reward seekers are determined to stop her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
23% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$15 million worldwide on a $602K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 101K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Howard
- Ron HowardSam Freeman
- Nancy MorganPaula Powers
- Elizabeth RogersPriscilla Powers
- Barry CahillBigby Powers
- Rance HowardNed Slinker
- Paul LinkeCollins Hedgeworth
- Marion RossVivian Hedgeworth
- Don SteeleCurly Q. Brown
- Peter IsacksenSparky
- Clint HowardAce