Car Trouble (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Car Trouble is a comedy film directed by David Green, running about 89 minutes. “A car, a jealous wife and a journey to disaster!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the throes of a midlife crisis, a man buys a new Jaguar, and it immediately becomes his new love. What he doesn't know is that his wife is as attracted to the Jaguar salesman as he is to the car.
Who’s in it. Car Trouble stars Julie Walters as Jacqueline, Ian Charleson as Gerald, Vincent Riotta as Kevin (as Vincenzo Riccota) and Vincenzo Ricotta as Kevin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Car Trouble sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Car Trouble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Car Trouble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Car Trouble (1986)?
- In GB, Car Trouble is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Car Trouble worth watching?
- Car Trouble holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Car Trouble?
- Car Trouble stars Julie Walters, Ian Charleson, Vincent Riotta, Vincenzo Ricotta and Stratford Johns.
- When was Car Trouble released?
- Car Trouble was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.