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Car Wash

6.019761h 37mPGMovieComedyDramaRomance

This day-in-the-life cult comedy focuses on a group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in the Los Angeles ghetto. The team meets dozens of eccentric customers -- including a smooth-talking preacher, a wacky cab driver and an…

DirectorMichael Schultz
WriterJoel Schumacher
ProducersGary Stromberg·Art Linson

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Schultz

IDIvan Dixon
Ivan Dixon
Lonnie
DJDeWayne Jessie
DeWayne Jessie
Lloyd
BDBill Duke
Bill Duke
Duane – Abdullah
FAFranklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajaye
Theodore Chauncy "T.C." Alcott (The Fly)
SBSully Boyar
Sully Boyar
Leon "Mr. B" Barrow
MMMelanie Mayron
Melanie Mayron
Marsha
JPJune Pointer
June Pointer
The Wilson Sister
BPBonnie Pointer
Bonnie Pointer
The Wilson Sister
APAnita Pointer
Anita Pointer
The Wilson Sister
RPRuth Pointer
Ruth Pointer
The Wilson Sister
LJLauren Jones
Lauren Jones
Marleen
RBRichard Brestoff
Richard Brestoff
Irwin Barrow

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Car Wash — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Car Wash?

Car Wash isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Car Wash on Netflix?

No, Car Wash is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Car Wash on Amazon Prime Video?

Car Wash isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Car Wash isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.