Greased Lightning
Seen it?1977 | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Vanishing Point or Beast, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 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.
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Schultz
- 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