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The Cannonball Run

6.219811h 35mPGMovieActionComedyFamily

A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin…

DirectorHal Needham
WriterBrock Yates
ProducersAlbert S. Ruddy·Raymond Chow

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Cast · Directed by Hal Needham

BRBurt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds
J.J. McClure
RMRoger Moore
Roger Moore
Seymour
FFFarrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett
Pamela
DDDom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
Victor
DMDean Martin
Dean Martin
Jamie Blake
SJSammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
Fenderbaum
JEJack Elam
Jack Elam
Doctor
ABAdrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Marcie
TBTerry Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw
Terry
JCJackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Subaru Driver #1
BCBert Convy
Bert Convy
Brad
JFJamie Farr
Jamie Farr
Sheik

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The Cannonball Run — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cannonball Run?

The Cannonball Run is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Cannonball Run on Netflix?

No, The Cannonball Run is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Cannonball Run on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Cannonball Run is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Cannonball Run for free?

The Cannonball Run is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Cannonball Run?

Yes — The Cannonball Run is followed by Cannonball Run II (1984) in the Cannonball Run Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Cannonball Run?

The Cannonball Run is the first film in the Cannonball Run Collection.

Is The Cannonball Run part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Cannonball Run is part of a trilogy, alongside Cannonball Run II (1984) and Speed Zone (1989).

How many movies are in the Cannonball Run Collection?

There are 3 films in the Cannonball Run Collection: The Cannonball Run (1981), Cannonball Run II (1984) and Speed Zone (1989).