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Greased Lightning

1977Movie1 h 36 minPG

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes–51%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes–51%

Summary

The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Michael Schultz
Written by
Leon Capetanos, Lawrence DuKore, Melvin Van Peebles
Produced by
Hannah Weinstein
Music by
Fred Karlin, Bradford Craig

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Facts

July 1, 1977 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
July 1, 1977
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
30 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Greased Lightning?"

Questions about Greased Lightning

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Where can I stream Greased Lightning?

PhiloHoopla

In the United States, Greased Lightning streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Greased Lightning worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 57).

Is Greased Lightning okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Greased Lightning make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.