Wheels of Fortune
Genre: Screwball Comedy
Release Year: 2020
Distributor: Netflix
Cast: Matt Jones, Noreen DeWulf, Christina Moore, John Ducey, Matty Cardarople, Jeff Fahey
In this high-octane underdog comedy, a hapless but big-hearted mechanic discovers he might be heir to a family fortune—if he can survive a zany set of challenges to prove his worth. With the help of unlikely allies, including an eccentric lawyer and a crew of misfits, he embarks on a chaotic road trip full of slapstick twists, rivalry, and redemption.
Official Trailer
Behind the Scenes
The assignment: Write a movie incorporating actual footage of Pro-4 truck racing, boat racing, motocross, a tractor pull, and monster trucks. Make it a road trip movie and an inheritance story. Make it wacky funny and ultimately heartfelt. And keep it within budget. Easy peasy. So I did all that (and I wrote a part for myself, trailer below).
Social Proof
Wheels of Fortune gained a cult following on Netflix thanks to its goofy charm and nostalgic throwback feel. It remains a streaming favorite for viewers looking for light-hearted, offbeat comedy.
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"Ridiculously fun and funny. This movie is not a sophisticated comedy. It’s a rowdy, raucous, irreverent carnival ride of wacky fun and silliness."