

Thumb Tripping
1972, English. Directed by Quentin Masters.
The freeway isn't just a road... it's their way of life!
Gary and Shay are two happy-go-lucky flower children who hitchhike in the beautiful Big Sur-Monterey area of California.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 1 October 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don Mitchell
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How long is Thumb Tripping?
Thumb Tripping runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Thumb Tripping have a post-credits scene?
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Thumb Tripping parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Thumb Tripping is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Thumb Tripping on?
Thumb Tripping isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1972. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thumb Tripping?
If you liked Thumb Tripping, try The Young One, Hands of Stone, The Good Neighbor.
Who directed Thumb Tripping?
Thumb Tripping (1972) was directed by Quentin Masters and stars Meg Foster, Michael Burns, Bruce Dern.