Into Thin Air
1985, English. Directed by Roger Young.
Ellen Burstyn stars as Joan Walker, a mother whose college student son vanishes while traveling from Canada to Colorado. When police fail to investigate, Walker takes matters into her own hands. She and her ex-husband begin a search, but when their son's van is found in Maine brandishing stolen plates, they fear the worst. Now, it's up to a private detective to uncover the chilling truth in this absorbing drama based on a true story.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Into Thin Air is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger YoungDirector
- Ellen BurstynJoan Walker
- Robert ProskyJim Conway
- Sam RobardsStephen Walker
- Nicholas PryorLarry Walker
- John Dennis JohnstonEarl Pike
- Patricia SmithOlga Conway
- Tate DonovanBrian Walker
- J.P. BumsteadAgent Cameron
- Bill CalvertRob Walker
- Britt LeachSgt. Keyes
- Ebbe Roe SmithKevin
- Elizabeth BarclayGirl at gas station
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Rubino
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What Into Thin Air is based on
Into Thin Air is based on a true story.
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How long is Into Thin Air?
Into Thin Air runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Into Thin Air have a post-credits scene?
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Into Thin Air parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Into Thin Air is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Into Thin Air on?
Into Thin Air is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Into Thin Air?
If you liked Into Thin Air, try Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, A Bundle of Trouble: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, The Assault.
Who directed Into Thin Air?
Into Thin Air (1985) was directed by Roger Young and stars Ellen Burstyn, Robert Prosky, Sam Robards.
What is Into Thin Air based on?
Into Thin Air is based on a true story.