
Greased Lightning
1977 · Movie · PG · 96 min · ★ 6.4
Superstar Richard Pryor is Wendell Scott, a top stock car racer, in this action-filled biopic with a comic twist. Action-packed entertainment for the whole family!
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 1977
- Release date
- 1977-07-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 96 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (46 votes)
Themes
- car race
- sports
- stock car racing
- auto-tuning
- automobile
- racism
- race car driver
- nascar
- black history
- stock car
- race car
- black awareness
- +8 more
Cast & crew

Richard Pryor
as Wendell Scott

Beau Bridges
as Hutch

Pam Grier
as Mary Jones

Cleavon Little
as Peewee

Vincent Gardenia
as Sheriff Cotton

Bill Cobbs
as Mr Jones

Noble Willingham
as Billy Joe Byrnes

Richie Havens
as Woodrow

Earl Hindman
as Beau Welles

Julian Bond
as Russell
Directed by Michael Schultz