

Greased Lightning (1977)
Overview
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race.
Where to watch Greased Lightning
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Spain | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Greased Lightning in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Greased Lightning about?
The true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race. Greased Lightning is a Action, Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1977-07-01, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Greased Lightning worth watching?
TMDB users rate Greased Lightning 6.4 out of 10 from 47 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Greased Lightning?
In the United States, Greased Lightning is free to watch on Hoopla and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Schultz
Cast
- Richard Pryor as Wendell Scott
- Beau Bridges as Hutch
- Pam Grier as Mary Jones
- Cleavon Little as Peewee
- Vincent Gardenia as Sheriff Cotton
- Bill Cobbs as Mr. Jones
- Noble Willingham as Billy Joe Byrnes
- Richie Havens as Woodrow
- Earl Hindman as Beau Welles
- Julian Bond as Russell
- Minnie Gentry as Wendell’s Mother
- Lucy Saroyan as Hutch’s Wife
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Sources
Details and the 6.4/10 rating from Greased Lightning on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.