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Kyle Smith New York Post 08/03/2007 If you must see "Hot Rod," bring along something else to do--like a portable DVD player loaded with "Anchorman" or "The Waterboy." Go to Full Review Todd Gilchrist IGN Movies 08/22/2007 Not all comedies need to become instant classics -- especially not when they're in the SNL-related canon -- so this film's aim is overambitious but true, earning it a rank far above Superstar or Black Sheep but below Tommy Boy or Happy Gilmore. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Michael N @RT27486387 04/12/2024 As a car guy and Hot rodder/drag racer...this is the top of the heap. A cult classic, a film for the ages when it comes to car enthsiasts See more 10/01/2013 A wonderful campy fun hot rodders movie. Great cars and dont forget the root beer! See more 10/23/2010 I wouldn't say this is the worst movie I've ever seen, but it's definitely down on the back side of the list. See more 08/21/2009 One of my favorite car movies of all time... I have always loved old Willy's and they sure did a great job with this on in the movie.... Some people get this confused with the Hot Rod movie that just came out a couple years ago because there is no image showing here.. This is the made for TV movie from 1979 and its a kick ass movie for a old one that is... See more Read all reviews

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Synopsis A young drag racer (Gregg Henry) enters a race which the town boss (Robert Culp) tries to fix for his son (Grant Goodeve).

Director

George Armitage

Genre

Adventure

Original Language

English

Release Date (TV)

May 25, 1979

Runtime

1h 37m