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Fuel (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Fuel is a 2009 documentary directed by Josh Tickell. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $32,465 worldwide. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10. Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
worldwide gross
$32.5K
Metascore
50
Fuel (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Josh Tickell
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fuel About?

The premise of Fuel without spoilers.

"Fuel" explores America’s dependence on oil and the powerful industry that sustains it. Director Josh Tickell investigates the history of petrochemical dominance, from the era of Rockefeller to the influence of Cheney, revealing how the industry gained its control. The documentary also highlights promising alternatives for a more sustainable future, including innovative solutions like vertical farms and algae facilities, showcasing a potential shift towards decentralized and environmentally conscious living.

Fuel Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • one word title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Fuel

Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Fuel

Directed by Josh Tickell.

Ratings

Fuel Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Fuel 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.

Box office

Fuel Box Office

Fuel grossed $32,465 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$32.5K

US & Canada
$32.5K
Cars

Cars in Fuel

19 cars on screen, including the 1993 Geo Metro and the 1988 Dodge Ram Van.

All 19 cars
  • 1993 Geo Metro in Fuel 1993 Geo Metro Important role
  • 1988 Dodge Ram Van in Fuel 1988 Dodge Ram Van Minor role
  • 1992 Ford Crown Victoria in Fuel 1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 1998 Ford Crown Victoria in Fuel 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role

Seen Fuel?

FAQ

Fuel FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fuel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fuel?

Fuel runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Fuel released?

Fuel was released on September 18, 2009.

Who directed Fuel?

Fuel was directed by Josh Tickell.

More films by Josh Tickell

Where can I watch Fuel?

In the US, Fuel is streaming on Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Fuel make at the box office?

Fuel grossed $32,465 worldwide.

How is Fuel rated?

Fuel has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

Does Fuel have a post-credit scene?

No. Fuel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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