The Point(1971)
The Point Synopsis
A father reads his son a bedtime story about young Oblio, who is banished from the fantastical kingdom of pointed heads and things for having no point.
The Point (1971) is a animation, family, fantasy and adventure film directed by Fred Wolf, released on February 2, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Ringo Starr, Paul Frees, Lennie Weinrib and Bill Martin. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Wolf
- Writers:
- Harry Nilsson, Carole Beers, Norm Lenzer
- Producers:
- Jimmy T. Murakami, Fred Wolf, Harry Nilsson
- Composer:
- Harry Nilsson
- Production:
- Nilsson House Music Inc., Murakami-Wolf Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Point (1971) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Point before you stream it.
The Point Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ringo Starr
as Narrator / Father (voice)
Paul Frees
as Oblio's Father / Pointed Man's Right Head / King / Leaf Man / Villagers (voice)
Lennie Weinrib
as Count (voice)
- Bill Martin
Bill Martin
as Rock Man (voice)
- Buddy Foster
Buddy Foster
as Count's Son (voice)
Joan Gerber
as Oblio's Mother (voice)
Mike Lookinland
as Oblio (voice)
Alan Barzman
as Narrator / Father (voice)
Dustin Hoffman
as Narrator / Father (voice)
Alan Thicke
as Narrator / Father (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Fred Wolf, written by Harry Nilsson, Carole Beers and Norm Lenzer, produced by Jimmy T. Murakami, Fred Wolf and Harry Nilsson.
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The Point Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 66 ratings.
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The Point – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Point online?
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The Point (1971) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Point?
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The main cast of The Point (1971) includes Ringo Starr, Paul Frees, Lennie Weinrib, Bill Martin and Buddy Foster. The film was directed by Fred Wolf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Point released?
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The Point was released on February 2, 1971 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Point worth watching?
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The Point (1971) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Point?
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Yes. The official The Point trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.