Revenge of the Electric Car
Four determined electric-vehicle pioneers propel a lively race among automakers, entrepreneurs, and skeptics to redefine the future of transportation.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- inspiring
- entertaining
- educational viewing
- environmental film night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the documentary more polished and entertaining than its predecessor, while appreciating its access and competing perspectives despite some unevenness in the independent-maker storyline.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows Bob Lutz, Carlos Ghosn, Elon Musk, and independent converter Gadget through intersecting electric-car development efforts.
General Motors, Nissan, and Tesla compete to make electric vehicles commercially viable while an independent builder challenges their pace.
The film documents the resurgence of electric vehicles as an alternative to conventional automotive energy systems.
Chris Paine receives unusual access to major automakers' research and development programs and presents the material as an entertaining race.
Films like Revenge of the Electric Car, and why
Who Killed the Electric Car?
environmental technology documentary examining the automotive industry's transition toward electric vehicles
General Motors' Motorama
energetic documentary about technological innovation, corporate competition, and transportation's future
Startup.com
character-driven documentary about ambitious innovators confronting entrenched industrial systems
Movie Details
- Director
- Chris Paine
- Release Date
- 2011-10-21
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (43)
Cast
- Chelsea Sexton
- Tim Robbins
- Danny DeVito
- Stephen Colbert
- Elon Musk
- Jon Favreau
- Reverend Gadget
- Talulah Riley
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Revenge of the Electric Car about?
- Four determined electric-vehicle pioneers propel a lively race among automakers, entrepreneurs, and skeptics to redefine the future of transportation.
- What is Revenge of the Electric Car like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Revenge of the Electric Car as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Revenge of the Electric Car violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Revenge of the Electric Car.
- What did critics think of Revenge of the Electric Car?
- Critics broadly found the documentary more polished and entertaining than its predecessor, while appreciating its access and competing perspectives despite some unevenness in the independent-maker storyline.
- Which films are like Revenge of the Electric Car?
- Films with a similar feel include Who Killed the Electric Car?, General Motors' Motorama, and Startup.com.
- How long is Revenge of the Electric Car?
- Revenge of the Electric Car runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Revenge of the Electric Car?
- In United States, Revenge of the Electric Car is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
