55 Best Teen Movies Of All Time Ranked
By Emily Bell
It's a hot day in 1970s Los Angeles, and the employees of the titular car wash would rather be anywhere but on the job. They have to deal with demanding customers, stifling temperatures, and, worst of all, the patronizing son of the boss. He went away to college, read "The Communist Manifesto," and now considers himself a man of the people. The camaraderie between the characters is what gives "Car Wash" its light-hearted charm — for most of the film, the stakes are decidedly low, which lets their bonds shine. In many ways, it's a predecessor of the modern workplace comedy. But above all, it's an immense amount of fun.
Starring: Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye, Bill Duke
Director: Michael Schultz
Year: 1976
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rating: PG
