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Used Cars

1980·Movie
1h 53min·R
70
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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Like new, great looking and fully loaded with laughs.

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.
Slapstick ComedyCar SalesSatiricalFast-PacedPop-Culture ReferencesShowbizEccentric CharactersCynical

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Used Cars legally?

Used Cars is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Used Cars worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Used Cars rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Used Cars?

1 h 53 min

Used Cars runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Used Cars?

Critics73
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Used Cars much the same way.

Was Used Cars a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$12 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Used Cars in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Used Cars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Used Cars in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Used Cars use?

IronyCain and AbelThe Alleged CarStern Old JudgeStripping SnagKitschy Local CommercialHandcuffed BriefcaseHanging JudgeAmoral AttorneyShoot the TelevisionFake-Out Make-OutRecorded Spliced Conversationand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Used Cars, including Irony, Cain and Abel, The Alleged Car.