Two-Lane Blacktop (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1971, Two-Lane Blacktop is a drama film directed by Monte Hellman, running about 102 minutes. “You can never go fast enough...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A driver and a mechanic travel around the United States hopping from drag strip to drag strip in a 1955 Chevy Bel-Air coupe. They race for money, betting with their competitors. The pair gains a young and talkative female stowaway. Along the way they unintentionally attract a well-to-do drifter driving a new Pontiac GTO. This older man, looking for attention, antagonizes their efforts.
Who’s in it. Two-Lane Blacktop stars James Taylor as The Driver, Warren Oates as G.T.O., Dennis Wilson as The Mechanic and Laurie Bird as The Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Two-Lane Blacktop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two-Lane Blacktop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two-Lane Blacktop tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two-Lane Blacktop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two-Lane Blacktop worth watching?
- Two-Lane Blacktop holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two-Lane Blacktop?
- Two-Lane Blacktop stars James Taylor, Warren Oates, Dennis Wilson, Laurie Bird and Rudy Wurlitzer.
- When was Two-Lane Blacktop released?
- Two-Lane Blacktop was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.