Two-Lane Blacktop
1971, English. Directed by Monte Hellman.
no beginning... no end... no speed limit...
A driver and mechanic drag racing for money cross paths with a female hitchhiker and a drifter who challenges them to a cross-country race.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Monte HellmanDirector
- James TaylorThe Driver
- Warren OatesG.T.O.
- Dennis WilsonThe Mechanic
- Laurie BirdThe Girl
- Rudy WurlitzerHot Rod Driver
- Harry Dean StantonOklahoma Hitchhiker
- Jaclyn HellmanHot Rod Driver's Girl
- Alan VintMan in Roadhouse
- Katherine SquireOld Woman
- Bill KellerTexas Hitchhiker
- David DrakeNeedles Station Attendant
- Richard RuthNeedles Station Mechanic
Details
- Released
- 7 July 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rudy Wurlitzer, Will Corry, Floyd Mutrux
- Budget
- $850K
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Two-Lane Blacktop: quick answers
Is Two-Lane Blacktop worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Two-Lane Blacktop?
Two-Lane Blacktop runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Two-Lane Blacktop have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Two-Lane Blacktop. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Two-Lane Blacktop parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Two-Lane Blacktop is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Two-Lane Blacktop on?
Two-Lane Blacktop isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 July 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Two-Lane Blacktop?
If you liked Two-Lane Blacktop, try Ford v Ferrari, Days of Thunder, Need for Speed.
Who directed Two-Lane Blacktop?
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) was directed by Monte Hellman and stars James Taylor, Warren Oates, Dennis Wilson.