Vantage Point (2008)
Multiple perspectives of a presidential assassination create a relentless, gritty, and suspenseful crime thriller.
During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.
How intense is Vantage Point?
Vantage Point is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Vantage Point feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultensegrittypulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Vantage Point
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Vantage Point for you?
Is Vantage Point scary?
Only a little. Vantage Point has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Vantage Point gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Vantage Point sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Vantage Point OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Vantage Point?
Vantage Point runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Vantage Point?
Vantage Point is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Vantage Point have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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