Car Wash (1976): movie guide

What is Car Wash 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.

Cast highlights

Car Wash features Ivan Dixon, DeWayne Jessie, Bill Duke, Franklyn Ajaye, Sully Boyar, Melanie Mayron. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1976-10-22. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (137 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Car Wash?

Car Wash is listed as Comedy, Drama, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Car Wash?

Car Wash runs about 97 minutes.

Who stars in Car Wash?

Cast highlights include Ivan Dixon, DeWayne Jessie, Bill Duke, Franklyn Ajaye, Sully Boyar, Melanie Mayron.

Does Cinema Box stream Car Wash?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Car Wash?

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