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Mother, Jugs & Speed

1976Movie1 h 35 minPG

ComedyDrama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes53%53%

A fast-paced, thrilling comedy movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

They don't call them that for nothing!

To beat out competing ambulance services, an ace driver, an office secretary/paramedic and a suspended cop resort to some outrageous behavior to help people in distress. They're a crew whose condition is even more critical than their clients!

Feels like

  • 1970s
  • Black Comedy
  • Satirical
  • Ambulance
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Crime Caper
  • Fast-Paced
  • Pop Culture
  • Retro

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Peter Yates
Written by
Tom Mankiewicz, Stephen Manes
Produced by
Peter Yates, Tom Mankiewicz
Music by
Joel Sill, Michael O'Corrigan, Kenneth Hall

Everyone

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

Facts

May 26, 1976 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
May 26, 1976
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$7 million

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Mother, Jugs & Speed worth watching?"

Questions about Mother, Jugs & Speed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mother, Jugs & Speed worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 53%).

Is Mother, Jugs & Speed okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong languageSexual content

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

Will Mother, Jugs & Speed make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mother, Jugs & Speed?

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.