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Killing Cars

1986Movie1 h 44 min

Thriller
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Rotten Tomatoes–25%

A gripping, tense thriller movie about crime and class and money.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Story

Brilliant automotive engineer. Ruthless businessman. Moving target...

In a complex story of automotive intrigue, oil barons, corporate finance, and international villainy, the inventor of an environmentally friendly car powered by energy cells becomes the target of killers. After Ralph Korda has given his patented worldcar to a German automaker for testing, he is confronted by ominous men, eager to get their hands on his patent. Evil Arab petroleum lords also want to stop this threat to the gasoline market any way they can.

Feels like

  • 80s Action Thriller
  • Corporate Espionage
  • Eco-Technology
  • High Stakes Plot
  • Global Conspiracy
  • Environmental Themes
  • Fast-Paced Intrigue
  • Villainous Oil Barons
  • Cold War Era

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Michael Verhoeven
Written by
Michael Verhoeven
Produced by
Michael Schroeder
Music by
Michael Landau

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Facts

February 13, 1986 · 1 h 44 min · Violence

Released
February 13, 1986
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Action
Original language
German
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Killing Cars?"

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Where can I stream Killing Cars?

The Roku

In the United States, Killing Cars is free with ads on The Roku.

Is Killing Cars worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.1).

Is Killing Cars plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Killing Cars in English?

German

No, it was made in German.