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Movie

Checkpoint

9.0(1)19871h 31m
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Checkpoint is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Director
Parviz Sayyad
Release date
1987-08-14
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America

About Checkpoint

Checkpoint is a 1987 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Parviz Sayyad, starring Mary Apick, Houshang Touzie and Marshall Manesh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Checkpoint in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A busload of College students, returning to Michigan from a Canadian field trip, is stopped at the US border at the time of the Iranian hostage crisis. The group includes a number of Iranian passengers, divided along ideological lines, whose debates about policy and politics soon lead to a full-scale confrontation.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Checkpoint in United States?+

In United States, Checkpoint is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Checkpoint on Netflix?+

Checkpoint is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Checkpoint?+

Checkpoint has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Checkpoint?+

Checkpoint stars Mary Apick, Houshang Touzie, Marshall Manesh, Michael Zand and Buck Kartalian.

When did Checkpoint come out?+

Checkpoint is a 1987 movie directed by Parviz Sayyad.

What genre is Checkpoint?+

Checkpoint is Drama film.

Who directed Checkpoint?+

Checkpoint was directed by Parviz Sayyad.

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