Vanishing Point (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1971, Vanishing Point is an action, drama and crime film directed by Richard C. Sarafian, running about 99 minutes. “It's the maximum trip... at maximum speed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kowalski works for a car delivery service, and takes delivery of a 1970 Dodge Challenger to drive from Colorado to San Francisco. Shortly after pickup, he takes a bet to get the car there in less than 15 hours.
Who’s in it. Vanishing Point stars Barry Newman as Kowalski, Cleavon Little as Super Soul, Dean Jagger as Prospector and Victoria Medlin as Vera Thornton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Vanishing Point has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $72.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vanishing Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vanishing Point 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 Vanishing Point (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vanishing Point change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vanishing Point worth watching?
- Vanishing Point holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vanishing Point?
- Vanishing Point stars Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, Victoria Medlin and Gilda Texter.
- When was Vanishing Point released?
- Vanishing Point was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.