Convoy (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 6.3

Convoy poster

Released in 1978, Convoy is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Sam Peckinpah, running about 110 minutes. “Ain't nothin' gonna get in their way!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Trucker Rubber Duck and his buddies Pig Pen, Widow Woman and Spider Mike use their CB radios to warn one another of the presence of cops. But conniving Sheriff Wallace is hip to the truckers' tactics, and begins tricking the drivers through his own CB broadcasts. Facing constant harassment from the law, Rubber Duck and his pals use their radios to coordinate a vast convoy and rule the road.

Who’s in it. Convoy stars Kris Kristofferson as Rubber Duck, Ali MacGraw as Melissa, Ernest Borgnine as Lyle Wallace and Burt Young as Pig Pen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Convoy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $45M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Convoy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Convoy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Convoy (1978)?
In US, Convoy is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Convoy worth watching?
Convoy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Convoy?
Convoy stars Kris Kristofferson, Ali MacGraw, Ernest Borgnine, Burt Young and Madge Sinclair.
When was Convoy released?
Convoy was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.