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Greased Lightning

6.419771h 36mPGMovieActionComedyDrama

The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.

DirectorMichael Schultz
WritersLeon Capetanos·Lawrence DuKore
ProducersHannah Weinstein·J. Lloyd Grant

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Schultz

RPRichard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Wendell Scott
BBBeau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Hutch
PGPam Grier
Pam Grier
Mary Jones
CLCleavon Little
Cleavon Little
Peewee
VGVincent Gardenia
Vincent Gardenia
Sheriff Cotton
BCBill Cobbs
Bill Cobbs
Mr. Jones
NWNoble Willingham
Noble Willingham
Billy Joe Byrnes
RHRichie Havens
Richie Havens
Woodrow
EHEarl Hindman
Earl Hindman
Beau Welles
JBJulian Bond
Julian Bond
Russell
MGMinnie Gentry
Minnie Gentry
Wendell’s Mother
LSLucy Saroyan
Lucy Saroyan
Hutch’s Wife

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Greased Lightning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Greased Lightning?

Greased Lightning isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Greased Lightning on Netflix?

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

Is Greased Lightning on Amazon Prime Video?

Greased Lightning isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Greased Lightning for free?

Greased Lightning isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Greased Lightning based on a true story?

Yes — Greased Lightning is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).