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Synopsis

The true story of Amanda Ogle (Byrne), a homeless Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and car after receiving a tow bill for $21,634.

Cast

  • Rose Byrne
  • Jason Cottle
  • Fredi Bernstein
  • Sung Yoon
  • Owen Campbell
  • Joseph Lyle Taylor
  • Dierdre Friel
  • Sair Kaufman
  • Chad Burris
  • Ura Yoana Sánchez
Moviegoers are saying
Rose Byrne delivers a powerhouse performance as a woman fighting systemic poverty in this heartfelt underdog story that succeeds despite its structural flaws. While audiences praise Byrne's radiant commitment and the film's genuine emotional core, many find themselves frustrated by abrupt narrative shifts, on-the-nose dialogue, and an ensemble cast that ranges from scene-stealing (Octavia Spencer) to completely disengaged (Demi Lovato).
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Reviews

Metacritic

75
Mar 20, 2026

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

Peter Travers
The Travers Take
50
Mar 20, 2026

Tow isn't a movie that anyone will outright hate, but it squanders so much of its potential that it fails to deliver the important message that it wants to share.

Nate Richard
Collider
75
Mar 19, 2026

Byrne makes Amanda compelling from the first moments of “Tow,” a moving if also obviously low-budget and occasionally corny underdog story.

Metacritic review by Carla Meyer
Carla Meyer
San Francisco Chronicle

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tow (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Tow (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 46min long.
What's Tow (2026) about?
The true story of Amanda Ogle (Byrne), a homeless Seattle woman who fought her way out of tow-company hell to reclaim her life and car after receiving a tow bill for $21,634.
Who's the cast of Tow (2026)?
  • Rose Byrne as Amanda
  • Jason Cottle as Dr. Lee
  • Fredi Bernstein as Waitress
  • Sung Yoon as Parking Attendant
  • Owen Campbell as SRT Lot
  • Joseph Lyle Taylor as Vic
  • Dierdre Friel as Alyssa
  • Sair Kaufman as Checkout Clerk
  • Chad Burris as Tom
  • Ura Yoana Sánchez as Terry
Who's the director behind Tow (2026)?
Stephanie Laing directed Tow (2026).
Who produced Tow (2026)?
Rose Byrne, Ford Corbett and Danyelle Foord produced Tow (2026).