Down and Derby

Down and Derby

PG 2005 · 90 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Family

A local Pinewood Derby competition transforms an average group of dads into overzealous rivals desperate to build the winning car. As egos swell, the kids are lucky if they get to pick the paint color. While the dads are busy with outlandish gimmicks and sabotage, the underestimated scouts pull together and discover the true meaning of sportsmanship.

Directed by Eric Hendershot · Written by Eric Hendershot

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