Smash Palace (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Smash Palace is a thriller and drama film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 108 minutes. “She's my daughter and I'll do what I like!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Al Shaw's life revolves around motor racing and his back country junkyard, the "Smash Palace". His French wife, Jacqui, doesn't appreciate the lack of attention due to Al's obsession with cars. When Al finds her in the arms of another man, he takes his daughter, Georgie and heads for the bush, desperately hoping to hold on to the only family he has left.
Who’s in it. Smash Palace stars Bruno Lawrence as Al Shaw, Anna Maria Monticelli as Jacqui Shaw, Greer Robson as Georgie Shaw and Keith Aberdein as Ray Foley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Smash Palace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smash Palace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smash Palace tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smash Palace (1981)?
- In US, Smash Palace is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smash Palace worth watching?
- Smash Palace holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smash Palace?
- Smash Palace stars Bruno Lawrence, Anna Maria Monticelli, Greer Robson, Keith Aberdein and Desmond Kelly.
- When was Smash Palace released?
- Smash Palace was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.