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The Car

6.419771h 36mPGMovieHorrorActionThriller

The Utah community of Santa Ynez is being terrorized by a mysterious black coupe that appears out of nowhere and begins running people down. After the car kills off the town sheriff, Captain Wade Parent is determined to stop the murderous driver.

DirectorElliot Silverstein
WritersMichael Butler·Dennis Shryack
ProducersElliot Silverstein·Marvin Birdt

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Cast · Directed by Elliot Silverstein

JBJames Brolin
James Brolin
Wade Parent
KLKathleen Lloyd
Kathleen Lloyd
Lauren Humphries
JMJohn Marley
John Marley
Everett
RAR.G. Armstrong
R.G. Armstrong
Amos Clements
JRJohn Rubinstein
John Rubinstein
John Norris
ET
Elizabeth Thompson
Margie Johnson
RJRoy Jenson
Roy Jenson
Ray Mott
KRKim Richards
Kim Richards
Lynn Marie Parent
KRKyle Richards
Kyle Richards
Debra Parent
KM
Kate Murtagh
Miss McDonald
DDDoris Dowling
Doris Dowling
Bertha Clements
ESEddie Little Sky
Eddie Little Sky
Denson

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The Car — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Car?

The Car is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Car on Netflix?

No, The Car is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

Is The Car on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Car for free?

The Car is available on Philo and AMC Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Car?

Yes — The Car is followed by The Car: Road to Revenge (2019) in the Car Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Car?

The Car is the first film in the Car Collection.

Is The Car part of a trilogy?

No — The Car is part of the Car Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Car Collection?

There are 2 films in the Car Collection: The Car (1977) and The Car: Road to Revenge (2019).