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Revenge of the Electric Car

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
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7.1/10
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Revenge of the Electric Car (2011)
Director Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars.
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Director Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars.Director Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars.Director Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars.

IMDb RATING
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1.9K
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  • Director
    • Chris Paine
  • Writers
    • P.G. Morgan
    • Chris Paine
  • Stars
    • Tim Robbins
    • Dan Neil
    • Danny DeVito
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Paine
  • Writers
    • P.G. Morgan
    • Chris Paine
  • Stars
    • Tim Robbins
    • Dan Neil
    • Danny DeVito
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Trailer 2:05
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    Photos8

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    Top cast

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    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Self - Narratoras Self - Narrator
    Dan Neil
    Dan Neil
    • Self - Columnist, Wall Street Journalas Self - Columnist, Wall Street Journal
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Self - EV1 Driveras Self - EV1 Driver
    Ray Wert
    • Self - Editor, Jalopnikas Self - Editor, Jalopnik
    Stephen Colbert
    Stephen Colbert
    • Selfas Self
    Gavin Newsom
    Gavin Newsom
    • Self - Lieutenant Governor, Californiaas Self - Lieutenant Governor, California
    Thomas Friedman
    Thomas Friedman
    • Self - Columnist, New York Timesas Self - Columnist, New York Times
    Bob Lutz
    • Self - Vice Chairman, GMas Self - Vice Chairman, GM
    Evelyn Chiang
    • Self - VP, Tesla Motorsas Self - VP, Tesla Motors
    Elon Musk
    Elon Musk
    • Self - CEO, Tesla Motorsas Self - CEO, Tesla Motors
    Troy Nergaard
    • Self - Tesla Engineeras Self - Tesla Engineer
    J.B. Straubel
    • Self - Chief Technical Engineeras Self - Chief Technical Engineer
    Owen Thomas
    • Self - Editor, Valleywagas Self - Editor, Valleywag
    Anthony Kiedis
    Anthony Kiedis
    • Self - Musicianas Self - Musician
    Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau
    • Self - Director, Iron Manas Self - Director, Iron Man
    Michelle Krebs
    • Self - Auto Analyst, Edmunds.comas Self - Auto Analyst, Edmunds.com
    Bob Boniface
    • Self - Design Director, GM Voltas Self - Design Director, GM Volt
    Rick Wagoner
    • Self - CEO, General Motorsas Self - CEO, General Motors
    • Director
      • Chris Paine
    • Writers
      • P.G. Morgan
      • Chris Paine
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    Storyline

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    Revenge of the Electric Car presents the recent resurgence of electric vehicles as seen through the eyes of four pioneers of the EV revolution. Director Chris Paine (Who Killed the Electric Car? 2006) has had unprecedented access to the electric car research and development programs at General Motors, Nissan, and Tesla Motors, while also following a part time electric car converter who refuses to wait for the international car makers to create the electric cars the public demands. As more models of electric cars than ever before start to arrive in showrooms and driveways across the world, Chris Paine's film offers an inspiring, entertaining and definitive account of this revolutionary moment in human transportation. Revenge of the Electric Car follows these auto makers as they race each other to create the first, best, and most publicly accepted electric cars for the new car market. —Michelle Kaffko
    • electric car
    • detroit michigan
    • business executive
    • engineering
    • hybrid car
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    • Taglines
      • You can't kill an idea whose time has come.
    • Genre
      • Documentary
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Connections
      Features Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      True Grit
      Performed by The Crystal Method

      Written by Scott Kirkland and Ken Jordan

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    Beautiful Visuals, Great Insight... ROTEC will not disappoint!
    You don't need to see "Who Killed the Electric Car" before this to enjoy "Revenge..." but the movie will be that much sweeter if you have. Where "Who Killed..." leaves you all fired up and asking what the world has come to, "Revenge..." leaves you excited and hopeful and opens your eyes to several different approaches to the future of transportation. GM's approach with the Chevy Volt seems tongue-in-cheek at first, but the twist in the movie sort of lets you see the world through their eyes and reminds you that not all big car companies are purely evil. Nissan's approach comes off more calculated, but with a lot of brains and money invested in doing it right with the Leaf. Then comes the sporty top-of-the-line Tesla, which leaves any car enthusiast drooling, and is so beautiful to look at. You get some insight into how much it takes to get a new car off the ground, and this movie really gives you the feeling that you are in the boardroom (and at home) with the big guys (and the little guys...). Last but not least, you get to see a visionary electric vehicle builder/fixer/converter extraordinaire in Reverand Gadget's Left Coast Electrics. Through all of the rollercoasters in his business and personal life, he remains dedicated to the cause and appears to be coming out on top. I won't spoil it, but the very last scene in this movie had me tearing up with joy!

    This movie is truly inspiring. It is visually exciting, with great cinematography and elegant editing. Kudos to Chris Paine and all of his team who made this film happen!

    Don't miss this movie when it comes to a theatre near you! And if you are trying to decide on what your next car will be, you MUST see this movie before you make that purchase!!! (or before you extend the life of your favorite old beater by converting it to electric!)
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    4
    • geomindy
    • Jul 21, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Месть электрокара
    • Production companies
      • Papercut Films
      • WestMidWest Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $150,886
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,482
      • Oct 23, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $151,272
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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