The story of Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne) is true. She was a homeless woman in Seattle who was living in her car. Until it was stolen and then towed to an impound lot. The tow company tried to charge her a dollar amount that kept growing and growing.
This film tells the story of her travails as she tries to get her beloved car back. It is not pretty. It’s not a particularly fun watch because her personality is not sweet in any way. Add sobriety to her life, or rather, the possibility of her losing the battle against that shot of alcohol if/when the pressure to win gets too strong.
The supporting cast, including Octavia Spencer, Demi Lovato, and Corbin Bernsen, is amazing. They bring depth to the story that really impressed me. And Bernsen’s portrayal of a corporate shyster is… hilarious!
This film is a good watch. The story is not one you’ll ever see on Hallmark, but it is riveting.
Director: Stephanie Laing
Cast: Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Simon Rex, Elsie Fisher, Corbin Bernsen
with Ariana DeBose and Octavia Spencer
MPA Rating: R (for language and some sexual references)
Selig Rating: 4 Stars
Runtime: 105 Min.
Release Date: 03/20/2026
Language: English
Genre(s): Drama
Trailer: TOW Official Trailer
The Selig Rating Scale:
5 Stars – Excellent movie/show, well worth the time and price.
4 Stars – Good movie/show
3 Stars – OK movie/show
2 Stars – Well, there was nothing else…
1 Star – Total waste of time.