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Damnation Alley

1977Movie1 h 31 minPG

37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic30–Rotten Tomatoes42%33%

A thrilling, tense adventure movie about the future and technology.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

You have seen great adventures. You are about to live one.

Following World War III, four survivors at a desert military installation attempt to drive across the desolate wasteland of America to Albany, where they hope more survivors are living, using a specially built vehicles to protect themselves against the freakish weather, mutated plant and animal life, and other dangers encountered along the way.

Feels like

  • Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
  • Survival Adventure
  • Road Trip Thriller
  • Mutated Creatures
  • Dystopian Future
  • Vehicle Action
  • Bleak Landscape
  • 70s Sci-Fi Aesthetic
  • Action-Packed

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jack Smight
Written by
Alan Sharp, Lukas Heller, Roger Zelazny
Produced by
Paul Maslansky, Jerome M. Zeitman
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 1977 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
September 10, 1977
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Big Badass Rig, Last Fertile Region, Awesome Personnel Carrier +9

  • Big Badass Rig
  • Last Fertile Region
  • Awesome Personnel Carrier
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Reclaimed by Nature
  • Still Wearing the Old Colors
  • Shout-Out
  • Not So Above It All
  • No OSHA Compliance
  • Wacky Wayside Tribe
  • Attack of the Killer Whatever
  • Ramp Jump

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Damnation Alley?"

Questions about Damnation Alley

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Damnation Alley?

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

Is Damnation Alley worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is Damnation Alley okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Can I half-watch Damnation Alley?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Damnation Alley a box office flop?

Budget$17 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 51% of its budget.

What tropes does Damnation Alley use?

Big Badass RigLast Fertile RegionAwesome Personnel CarrierDidn't Think This ThroughReclaimed by NatureStill Wearing the Old ColorsShout-OutNot So Above It AllNo OSHA ComplianceWacky Wayside TribeAttack of the Killer WhateverRamp Jumpand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Big Badass Rig, Last Fertile Region, and Awesome Personnel Carrier.