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The Gumball Rally

1976Movie1 h 45 minPG

Comedy
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic377.2Rotten Tomatoes33%65%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic377.2Rotten Tomatoes33%65%

Summary

A group of people from different backgrounds have one thing in common: when they hear the world "gumball" whispered by one of the others, they know that it's time for the Gumball Rally: a no-holds barred, secret, winner-take-all rally across the USA.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Charles Bail
Written by
Leon Capetanos, Charles Bail
Produced by
Charles Bail
Music by
Dominic Frontiere

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 28, 1976 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
July 28, 1976
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Don't Look Back, Dressing as the Enemy, Very Loosely Based on a True Story +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gumball Rally?"

Questions about The Gumball Rally

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gumball Rally?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Gumball Rally from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Gumball Rally worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is The Gumball Rally okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Gumball Rally make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Gumball Rally?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Gumball Rally use?

Don't Look BackDressing as the EnemyVery Loosely Based on a True StoryRewarded as a Traitor DeservesWatch the Paint Job"No Rules" RacingBait-and-SwitchBeat Them at Their Own GameRage QuitLeitmotifCandid Camera PrankThe Voicelessand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including Don't Look Back, Dressing as the Enemy, and Very Loosely Based on a True Story.