Vantage Point (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, Vantage Point is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Pete Travis, running about 90 minutes. “8 strangers. 8 points of view. 1 truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The attempted assassination of the American president is told and re-told from several different perspectives.
Who’s in it. Vantage Point stars Dennis Quaid as Thomas Barnes, Matthew Fox as Kent Taylor, Forest Whitaker as Howard Lewis and Sigourney Weaver as Rex Brooks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Vantage Point has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $152M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vantage Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vantage 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 Vantage Point (2008)?
- In US, Vantage Point is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vantage Point worth watching?
- Vantage Point holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vantage Point?
- Vantage Point stars Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, Forest Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver and William Hurt.
- When was Vantage Point released?
- Vantage Point was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.