A local Pinewood Derby competition transforms an average group of dads into overzealous rivals desperate to build the winning car. As egos swell, the kids are lucky if they get to pick the paint color. While the dads are busy with outlandish gimmicks and sabotage, the underestimated scouts pull together and discover the true meaning of sportsmanship.
In the United States, Down and Derby streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.
Is Down and Derby worth watching?
36
WeakGoodWatch score
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (32).
Is Down and Derby okay for kids?
PG
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Down and Derby make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).
Can I half-watch Down and Derby?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.