Hot Rods to Hell (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 5

Hot Rods to Hell poster

Released in 1967, Hot Rods to Hell is an action and thriller film directed by John Brahm, running about 100 minutes. “Hotter than Hell's Angels!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. While on a business trip, Tom Phillips is in a car accident caused by a reckless driver. Tom survives the accident with a severe chronic back injury which results in him not being able to continue with his current business. The Phillips' buy a motel in the California desert and Tom with his wife Peg and their two children, Tina and Jamie make the long road trip to their new home. As they approach their destination they are terrorized by reckless teenage hot-rodders looking for kicks.

Who’s in it. Hot Rods to Hell stars Dana Andrews as Tom Phillips, Jeanne Crain as Peg Phillips, Mimsy Farmer as Gloria and Laurie Mock as Tina Phillips, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hot Rods to Hell has proved divisive with audiences.

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 Hot Rods to Hell page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hot Rods to Hell 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 Hot Rods to Hell (1967)?
In US, Hot Rods to Hell 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 Hot Rods to Hell worth watching?
Hot Rods to Hell holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hot Rods to Hell?
Hot Rods to Hell stars Dana Andrews, Jeanne Crain, Mimsy Farmer, Laurie Mock and Harry Hickox.
When was Hot Rods to Hell released?
Hot Rods to Hell was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.