Movie

The Cannonball Run

1981 · 95 min

A silly, fast-paced romp full of slapstick stunts and eccentric characters that you can switch off and enjoy.

Tagline: You'll root for them all...but you'll never guess who wins.
Overview: A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.
How it feels: Absurd, light, campy and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, loyalty, identity, rebellion
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
loyalty
identity
rebellion
freedom
Places: road trip
countryside
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild