Vanishing Point (1971)

Kernel Score: 79% · 503 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Released: 1971-01-15

Runtime: 99 minutes

Overview

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.

Vanishing Point parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that this classic R-rated chase film involves reckless high-speed driving, drug references, and police pursuits.

Violence & scariness: Some — Features intense high-speed police pursuits and reckless driving throughout.
Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Contains references to drug use connected to the countercultural 1970s setting.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Richard C. Sarafian

Cast

Barry Newman as Kowalski
Cleavon Little as Super Soul
Dean Jagger as Prospector
Victoria Medlin as Vera Thornton
Gilda Texter as Nude Rider
Lee Weaver as Jake
Timothy Scott as Angel
Robert Donner as Old Cop
Paul Koslo as Young Cop
Cherie Foster as First Girl

Vanishing Point FAQ

Is Vanishing Point good?

Vanishing Point has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 503 audience ratings.

Is Vanishing Point OK for kids?

Vanishing Point is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this classic R-rated chase film involves reckless high-speed driving, drug references, and police pursuits.

What movies are like Vanishing Point?

If you liked Vanishing Point, try The Fast and the Furious, Taxi Driver, Thelma & Louise and Drive.