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Vanishing Point

1997·Movie
1h 31min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

When his wife goes into a troubled labor while he is on the road over 1200 miles away James Kowalski, an ex race car driver and a former Army Ranger, attempts to elude police while trying to get home. After numerous chases he turns into a Native American reservation and reflects on his life, and his wife. He heads off to break through a police roadblock.
High-Octane ActionRoad ThrillerDesperate PursuitMan on the RunRace Car DriverPersonal StakesRebellion Against AuthorityExistential RideTense Drama

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Is Vanishing Point worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vanishing Point rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Vanishing Point?

1 h 31 min

Vanishing Point runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Vanishing Point in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Vanishing Point use?

Cool CarReasonable Authority FigureEvery Car Is a PintoArtistic License – GeographyRoad Trip PlotLarge Ham RadioAdaptational VillainyMagical NegroDirty CopPolitically Incorrect VillainB-MovieStating the Simple Solutionand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Vanishing Point, including Cool Car, Reasonable Authority Figure, Every Car Is a Pinto.