Amblin' (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, Amblin' is a drama and romance film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 26 minutes. “He and she were thumb-trippin'. They had the makin's... and the tail-end of summer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two wanderers, a young man and a young woman, meet in the desert and decide to travel on together. The two travellers walk and hitch-hike their way down the road to their destination, the beach, becoming friends and lovers.
Who’s in it. Amblin' stars Henry Axelrod as Porsche driver, Pamela McMyler as Girl, Richard Levin as Boy and Steven Spielberg as annoying guy in van.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Amblin' 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 Amblin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amblin' tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amblin' (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amblin' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amblin' worth watching?
- Amblin' holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amblin'?
- Amblin' stars Henry Axelrod, Pamela McMyler, Richard Levin and Steven Spielberg.
- When was Amblin' released?
- Amblin' was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.