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The Cars That Ate Paris

1974Movie1 h 31 minPG

ComedyHorror
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes67%34%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes67%34%

Summary

After surviving a car accident, a young man finds himself trapped in the isolated town of Paris, where the local economy depends on deliberately causing crashes and salvaging the wreckage. As he becomes entangled in the town’s routines, tensions between its residents and a rebellious group of youths begin to surface.

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Directed by
Peter Weir
Written by
Peter Weir, Piers Davies, Keith Gow
Produced by
Jim McElroy, Hal McElroy
Music by
Bruce Smeaton

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Facts

October 10, 1974 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
October 10, 1974
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$250,000
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Soiled City on a Hill, Axe-Crazy, Bait-and-Switch Credits +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cars That Ate Paris?"

Questions about The Cars That Ate Paris

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Where can I stream The Cars That Ate Paris?

CriterionFlixFling

In the United States, The Cars That Ate Paris streams on Criterion and FlixFling. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Cars That Ate Paris worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.6, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (50).

Is The Cars That Ate Paris okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Cars That Ate Paris scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny, but 2 for scares.

Will The Cars That Ate Paris make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

What tropes does The Cars That Ate Paris use?

Soiled City on a HillAxe-CrazyBait-and-Switch CreditsLand Down UnderSpikes of VillainyThe Alleged CarThe '70sTown with a Dark SecretRaised by NativesMad ScientistRoaring Rampage of RevengeCool Carand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Soiled City on a Hill, Axe-Crazy, and Bait-and-Switch Credits.