Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


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.
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Down and Derby Trailer
Editorial context, craft details, and films that share its DNA.
1996