Car Wash (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1976, Car Wash is a comedy film directed by Michael Schultz, running about 97 minutes. “Hey, it's a '70s thing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This day-in-the-life cult comedy focuses on a group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in the Los Angeles ghetto. The team meets dozens of eccentric customers -- including a smooth-talking preacher, a wacky cab driver and an ex-convict -- while cracking politically incorrect jokes to a constant soundtrack of disco and funk. Some of the workers find romance as the day moves along, but most are just happy to get through another shift.
Who’s in it. Car Wash stars Ivan Dixon as Lonnie, DeWayne Jessie as Lloyd, Bill Duke as Duane – Abdullah and Franklyn Ajaye as Theodore Chauncy "T.C." Alcott (The Fly), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Car Wash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Car Wash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Car Wash tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Car Wash (1976)?
- In US, Car Wash is available to 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 Car Wash worth watching?
- Car Wash holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Car Wash?
- Car Wash stars Ivan Dixon, DeWayne Jessie, Bill Duke, Franklyn Ajaye and Sully Boyar.
- When was Car Wash released?
- Car Wash was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.