Into Thin Air (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1985, Into Thin Air is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Roger Young, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Ellen Burstyn stars as Joan Walker, a mother whose college student son vanishes while traveling from Canada to Colorado. When police fail to investigate, Walker takes matters into her own hands. She and her ex-husband begin a search, but when their son's van is found in Maine brandishing stolen plates, they fear the worst. Now, it's up to a private detective to uncover the chilling truth in this absorbing drama based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Into Thin Air stars Ellen Burstyn as Joan Walker, Robert Prosky as Jim Conway, Sam Robards as Stephen Walker and Nicholas Pryor as Larry Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Into Thin Air has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Into Thin Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Into Thin Air tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Into Thin Air (1985)?
- In US, Into Thin Air is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Into Thin Air worth watching?
- Into Thin Air holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Into Thin Air?
- Into Thin Air stars Ellen Burstyn, Robert Prosky, Sam Robards, Nicholas Pryor and John Dennis Johnston.
- When was Into Thin Air released?
- Into Thin Air was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.