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Motorama

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.3K
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Drew Barrymore and Jordan Christopher Michael in Motorama (1991)
A ten year-old boy runs away from his abusive parents, steals a Mustang, and a pursues a promotional card game sold at gas stations.
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A ten year-old boy runs away from his abusive parents, steals a Mustang, and a pursues a promotional card game sold at gas stations.A ten year-old boy runs away from his abusive parents, steals a Mustang, and a pursues a promotional card game sold at gas stations.A ten year-old boy runs away from his abusive parents, steals a Mustang, and a pursues a promotional card game sold at gas stations.

  • Director
    • Barry Shils
  • Writer
    • Joseph Minion
  • Stars
    • Jordan Christopher Michael
    • Martha Quinn
    • Michael Naegel
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Barry Shils
    • Writer
      • Joseph Minion
    • Stars
      • Jordan Christopher Michael
      • Martha Quinn
      • Michael Naegel
    • 41User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jordan Christopher Michael
    Jordan Christopher Michael
    • Gus
    Martha Quinn
    Martha Quinn
    • Bank Teller
    Michael Naegel
    • Boy at Wagon Wheel
    Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell
    • Bartender
    Harper Flaherty
    • Old Man at Wagon Wheel
    John Laughlin
    John Laughlin
    • Man at Wagon Wheel
    Kurt Bryant
    Kurt Bryant
    • Another Man
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Phil
    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Jerry the Policeman
    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Motel Clerk
    Cynthia King
    • Girl in Backseat
    • (as Cynthia R. King)
    Garrett Morris
    Garrett Morris
    • Andy
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Lou
    Flea
    Flea
    • Busboy
    Sandy Baron
    Sandy Baron
    • Kidnapping Husband
    Mary Woronov
    Mary Woronov
    • Kidnapping Wife
    Paul Willson
    Paul Willson
    • Cook
    Rick Taylor
    • Manager
    • Director
      • Barry Shils
    • Writer
      • Joseph Minion
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    Matt-162

    Genius!

    Madness. Pure madness. Isn't it beautiful? Motorama is one of the strangest movies you might ever see. The dark overtones, mixed with the purely bizarre story make this a definite must see for fans of the weird and zany. A very funny movie!
    parodytonite13

    Shocking!

    I watched this film late at night on an independent station. When I saw the title, I wasn't very interested. But, the idea of a 10 year old driving intrigued me. Quite the strange film, but I enjoyed it. I really recommend it.
    7comquest

    Don't even try ...

    DON'T EVEN TRY to figure out the logic of this story. But do ride along with 10-year-old Gus on the most bizarre road trip ever witnessed. More weird characters and implausible situations than a Twin Peaks reunion! Nothing makes sense, yet it's impossible to stop watching Motorama! Now, where can I find that 'R'????
    danielle81

    A unique and amazing experience.

    This movie is incredible. It is one of the few truly unique films out there, and I can't believe I hadn't seen it until just last night. It doesn't fit into any trite movie formula, but it's also not meaningless fantasy. Motorama truly has a hypnotizing effect on the viewer. You become as obsessed with trying to figure this movie out,as the boy is with winning motorama. I love how this film is pure metaphor and completely disregards reality. It takes place in a completely fictional world. Even the names of the states and the money are fake. And yet there is something so familiar about that world. I won't say anymore about the plot, but I just highly recommend this film to anyone who appreciates an original and strange story.
    Edit848

    Scratching your head isn't a bad thing...

    On the theory that you don't have to understand everything about a movie, "Motorama" succeeds. The story of a 10 year-old boy on an expedition is filled with interesting sights and people, and there are few points in the movie's road where you can see straight ahead. The camera has recorded lots of little details, so keep your eyes open--the kid's roadmaps, his money and especially his hair towards the end of the movie. On a broader note, you'd think a child driving a vintage Mustang would draw lots of attention, but not in this film. Somehow everyone treats him as just a "little person," and pretty soon that's exactly what you believe, too. Overall, a very nice movie with lots to see, and a quiet pat on the back

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The strange, not US like papermoney bills Gus uses in the film are Dutch Guilders, money from The Netherlands from the pre-Euro period.
    • Goofs
      When Phil is running down the road chasing after his kite, two crewmembers are visible at the bottom left-hand side of the screen, running ahead of him, flying the kite that is supposed to be blowing away.
    • Quotes

      Darrell, Kidnapping Husband: You stole our gasoline, fella.

      Gus: I know, I'm sorry...

      Darrell, Kidnapping Husband: Bwa, bwa! He's sorry. Ha-ha! He's sorry! Let's teach this little puke a lesson.

      Gus: Look, man, I don't know what the hell you're talking about. But whatever you want, you got it. Okay? Just, please, my eye...

      Kidnapping Wife: Oh, my god! Darrel, look at him!

      Darrell, Kidnapping Husband: Yeah. I must have hit him with my ring.

      Gus: Please, get a doctor!...

    • Connections
      Featured in I Don't Know Jack (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      King Of The Twelve Ounce Bottles
      Performed by Range War

      Written by Lee Ving

      Published by Range War Music

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Моторама
    • Filming locations
      • Fox Plaza - 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Chimera Gas headquarters)
    • Production companies
      • Planet Productions
      • Proletariat Productions Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,535
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,577
      • Jan 17, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,535
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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