The Cars That Ate Paris 1974
“148 people live in the township of Paris and every one of them is a murderer.”
What is The Cars That Ate Paris?
The Cars That Ate Paris is a 1974 feature film directed by Peter Weir, blending genres of comedy, horror, and science fiction. Set in a fictional rural Australian town with a population of 148 people where every inhabitant appears to be a murderer, the story follows a young man who gets trapped after surviving a car accident and discovers that the local economy relies on causing vehicle crashes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 10, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- Royce Smeal Film Productions, Salt-Pan
- Budget
- $250,000
- Genres
- Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
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Overview
The Cars That Ate Paris is a 1974 feature film directed by Peter Weir, blending genres of comedy, horror, and science fiction. Set in a fictional rural Australian town with a population of 148 people where every inhabitant appears to be a murderer, the story follows a young man who gets trapped after surviving a car accident and discovers that the local economy relies on causing vehicle crashes.
The film explores the bizarre routines of the township and the escalating tensions between the older residents and a rebellious group of youths. It runs for 1 hour and 31 minutes and holds a user score on TMDB alongside a 56 percent rating on Filmtoro.
Should you watch it?
“A survivor of a car accident finds himself trapped in a sinister isolated town.”
- It features a unique economy built entirely around deliberately causing and salvaging car crashes.
- It explores tension between town residents and a rebellious group of youths.
- It runs for a compact runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
- Streaming availability may vary by region as it is not universally listed on mainstream platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, Oneplay, or Disney+.
Watch it if you are curious about a satirical horror-comedy set in a fictional town where every resident is a murderer.
The film combines elements of comedy, horror, and science fiction across its 1 hour and 31 minute runtime.
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Where can I stream The Cars That Ate Paris?
Availability varies by region and platform, and it is not reliably found on major subscription video-on-demand services like Netflix, HBO Max, Oneplay, or Disney+.
Is The Cars That Ate Paris worth watching?
It holds a 56 percent rating on Filmtoro and presents a unique blend of comedy, horror, and science fiction directed by Peter Weir.
What is the binge duration for The Cars That Ate Paris?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch first?
The Cars That Ate Paris is a feature film rather than a television series, so it has no episodes.