Gridlock (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, Gridlock is a comedy and tv movie film directed by James Frawley, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of freak accidents on the Los Angeles freeway traps a cast-load of familiar TV faces in an astounding traffic tie-up, with the entire system caught in a gridlock that John Beck, as a traffic expert, endeavors to unsnarl.
Who’s in it. Gridlock stars Desi Arnaz Jr. as Robbie Reinhardt, John Beck as Buzz Gregory, Noah Beery Jr. as Barney and René Enríquez as Mayor Julio Escontrerez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Gridlock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gridlock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gridlock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gridlock (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gridlock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gridlock worth watching?
- Gridlock holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gridlock?
- Gridlock stars Desi Arnaz Jr., John Beck, Noah Beery Jr., René Enríquez and Shelley Fabares.
- When was Gridlock released?
- Gridlock was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.