Tow

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Based on a true story, TOW follows Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne), a woman living in her aging Toyota Camry on the streets of Seattle. When her car -- her only lifeline -- is stolen and impounded, Amanda is thrust into a relentless legal battle against an indifferent system. What begins as a fight to reclaim her car evolves into a deeply human story of resilience, dignity, and the power of one woman's voice in the face of systemic failure.

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A humble story of persistence given outsized punch by Rose Byrne's spiky performance, Tow parks itself comfortably in the company of genuinely life-affirming dramas.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

1d

3/4

Westneat’s excellent reporting is a great example of why a local press matters, why community matters.

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

4d

“Tow” is a minor indie that doesn’t always make the right moves, but Byrne seizes her character and turns the question of whether you like her or not into the film’s dramatic motor.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

4d

3/4

Even when her film dips into melodrama, Rose Byrne grounds her portrayal of an unhoused woman living in her car a humanity that feels detailed and true.

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Derrick Murray

That Hashtag Show

3h

5/10

Tow does just enough tow the line (pun intended) across its finish, resting on Byrne’s undeniable presence and necessary foundation of struggle and fighting the good fight...[it] almost gets there but ultimately fails to have its day in court.

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Joseph Robinson

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

19h

2/5

Tow is a muddled, after-school sermon that fumbles its own critique of corporate greed.

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A.C. Koch

Spectrum Culture

1d

While Tow is a compelling lesson in economic precarity in the teeth of crushing capitalism, it's less absorbing as a piece of cinema.

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Thomas Q

36m

Earnest Hemingway stated that true stories always make the best stories and the movie Tow is a great story and movie - A must see!

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Victor

21h

Based on a true story of resilience and how we all need some help along the way. A story of reuniting with family even after a lot of bad things that have happened

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Songdog

1d

The slow moving tedious story of an unlikable character in an unfortunate situation making bad decisions in attempting to resolve a major problem - leading to a less than adequate resolution. A chore to watch. NOT Erin Brockovich!

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Nicolette

1d

Very very slow long drug out boring movie. Don't waste your time!

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Fatou B

3d

I can watch Rose Byrne read the telephone book. She made me laugh, she made me cry, she’s so fantastic. I truly enjoyed this film. And Demi Lovato sings too.

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Grace H

@gracehof 1h

Rose Byrne delivers a consistent and developed performance that disguises a poorly written script. However it is quickly revealed through the supporting actors. A ride akin to a hallmark movie, with emotional peaks and chintzy valleys

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Synopsis

Based on a true story, TOW follows Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne), a woman living in her aging Toyota Camry on the streets of Seattle. When her car -- her only lifeline -- is stolen and impounded, Amanda is thrust into a relentless legal battle against an indifferent system. What begins as a fight to reclaim her car evolves into a deeply human story of resilience, dignity, and the power of one woman's voice in the face of systemic failure.

Director: Stephanie Laing
Producer: Brent Stiefel, Stephanie Laing, Samantha Nisenboim, Rose Byrne, Danyelle Foord, Josh Ricks
Screenwriter: Jonathan Keasey, Brant Boivin, Annie Weisman
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Cake or Death Pictures, Gramercy Park Media, The Exchange, SkyWolf Media, Astro Lion Pictures, Votiv Films, Hollywood Media Productions
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 20, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 45m

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