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Hot Rod

6.019791h 37mNRMovieActionDramaTV Movie

A freewheeling drag racer enters a local championship meet and finds himself head-to-head with the tyrannical town boss who has already arranged for his own son to win.

DirectorGeorge Armitage
WriterGeorge Armitage
ProducerSam Manners

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Cast · Directed by George Armitage

GHGregg Henry
Gregg Henry
Brian Edison
PRPernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts
Sheriff Marsden
RMRobin Mattson
Robin Mattson
Jenny
GGGrant Goodeve
Grant Goodeve
Sonny Munn
RCRobert Culp
Robert Culp
T.L. Munn
RARoyce D. Applegate
Royce D. Applegate
Johnny Hurricane
TSTopo Swope
Topo Swope
Sprout
EJEd Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr.
Clay
BFBruce M. Fischer
Bruce M. Fischer
Cannonball
EH
Eric Holland
Barry Hogue
JG
Julie Gibson
Violet
CACarmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenziano
Cameraman

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Hot Rod — streaming FAQ

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Hot Rod isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Hot Rod on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Hot Rod?

Hot Rod hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 13, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.