Gridlock

About This Movie

So, Gridlock (1980) is this quirky TV movie that dives deep into a weirdly comedic take on the chaos of LA traffic. You’ve got this ensemble cast, all these familiar faces from the small screen, caught in a bizarre array of freak accidents on the freeway. It’s kind of a character study against a backdrop of a traffic jam, which gives it a unique vibe. John Beck plays a traffic expert trying to unsnarl the mess, and there’s something about the pacing that keeps you engaged despite the admittedly limited setting. The practical effects are charmingly DIY, lending it an odd authenticity. It's one of those films that kind of encapsulates the '70s and early '80s TV movie feel, with a mix of humor and social commentary that doesn’t get old.

TV movie formatFeatures a variety of TV starsComedic take on a mundane theme