Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- propulsive
- irreverent
- rebellious
- car chase marathon
- 1970s movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a mixed but memorable 1970s action-comedy built around its energetic car chases.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The robbery immediately develops into a prolonged pursuit of Larry, Deke, and Mary in their souped-up Dodge Charger.
Larry and Deke rob a supermarket safe to fund Larry's NASCAR dream and build a superior racing vehicle.
The robbery's final phase fails to provide the intended getaway time, forcing the trio to adapt while police identify their car.
The Dodge Charger, police scanner, and two-way radio define the fugitives' mobility and their contest with law enforcement.
Films like Dirty Mary Crazy Larry, and why
The Sugarland Express
shares a 1970s crime-comedy tone, outlaw protagonists, and extended automobile pursuit spectacle
Vanishing Point
shares road movie momentum, rebellious counterculture energy, and a crime-driven chase structure
The Blues Brothers
shares high-speed pursuit filmmaking, outlaw camaraderie, and stunt-centered action
The Seven-Ups
shares a heist setup, comic criminal protagonists, and escalating pursuit mechanics
Movie Details
- Director
- John Hough
- Release Date
- 1974-05-17
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (148)
Cast
- Peter Fonda
- Susan George
- Adam Roarke
- Kenneth Tobey
- Eugene Daniels
- Lynn Borden
- Janear Hines
- Elizabeth James
- Adrianne Herman
- T.J. Castronovo
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dirty Mary Crazy Larry about?
- Three impulsive fugitives turn a supermarket robbery into a wild, irreverent muscle-car race against the law.
- What is Dirty Mary Crazy Larry like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dirty Mary Crazy Larry as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Dirty Mary Crazy Larry violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dirty Mary Crazy Larry as mild.
- What did critics think of Dirty Mary Crazy Larry?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a mixed but memorable 1970s action-comedy built around its energetic car chases.
- Which films are like Dirty Mary Crazy Larry?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sugarland Express, Vanishing Point, The Blues Brothers, and The Seven-Ups.
- How long is Dirty Mary Crazy Larry?
- Dirty Mary Crazy Larry runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dirty Mary Crazy Larry?
- In United States, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry streams on YouTube TV.
