Moviemakers love Buicks, as models from our premium car brand have appeared in almost every genre of film across the decades. From love stories to horror flicks, from gangster dramas to animated films for kids, we have indelible memories of Buick’s onscreen moments. Here are a handful of our favorites.
La La Land
La La Land (2016) opens with a Los Angeles highway traffic jam that sees Ryan Gosling’s Sebastian in a 1982 Buick Riviera, a car with loads of character in a sea of bland Toyota Priuses. The Riviera reflects the personality of its owner as Sebastian loudly honks its horn whenever he arrives to pick up Mia (Emma Stone), annoying her dull roommates and neighbors.
Rain Man
In the 1988 Oscar winner, Rain Man, Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) sets out on a cross-country road trip with his brother, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), who has autism, after their father passes away and leaves Charlie to inherit his 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible. It’s the first time the brothers have ever met each other, and the road trip allows them to get to know one another.
The Departed
Another Oscar-winning film that prominently features a Buick Roadmaster, is Martin Scorsese’s 2006 The Departed, a drama that focuses on the inner workings of a Boston crime syndicate. Throughout the movie, Jack Nicholson’s mob boss Frank Costello gets driven around in a maroon-colored 1994 Roadmaster. Buicks have made appearances in other gangster movies, such as The Road to Perdition (2002) and The Untouchables (1987).
Inside Llewyn Davis
Oscar Isaac plays a wandering folk singer in Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), and, for part of the film, he rides with two other musicians from New York City to Chicago in a 1961 Buick Electra 225. As Davis, a beat poet (Garret Hedlund), and a jazz musician (John Goodman) make their way, they argue and encounter obstacles in this dark Coen Brothers comedy.
Cars
In Pixar’s 2006 Cars, main villain Chick Hicks is modeled after a 1980s Buick Regal. They both feature strong, squared-off edges, a short trunk, an overall boxy appearance (and loads of character, naturally!)
Buick has made a name for itself on the silver screen. For a great deal on a premium vehicle with leading character good looks and features, visit Casa Buick GMC today. We’re your destination in the Fort Bliss, Cloudcroft, and the El Paso areas for Buick and GMC vehicles. We also stock a large and varied inventory of pre-owned vehicles, so if you’re looking for a used car, truck, or SUV you’ll find it with us! Need your Busick serviced? Our advanced service center with GM Certified Technicians can handle any automotive maintenance or repair. Plus, our finance team will do everything they can to get you approved for the automotive financing plan that works best for you!
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