Greased Lightning (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1977, Greased Lightning is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Michael Schultz, running about 96 minutes. “He drove 'em wild!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This film is based on the true life story of Wendell Scott, the first Black NASCAR race winner and, later, a 2015 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee.
Who’s in it. Greased Lightning stars Richard Pryor as Wendell Scott, Beau Bridges as Hutch, Pam Grier as Mary Jones and Cleavon Little as Peewee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Greased Lightning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Greased Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Greased Lightning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Greased Lightning (1977)?
- In US, Greased Lightning is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Greased Lightning worth watching?
- Greased Lightning holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Greased Lightning?
- Greased Lightning stars Richard Pryor, Beau Bridges, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Vincent Gardenia.
- When was Greased Lightning released?
- Greased Lightning was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.