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Running on Empty
“They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.”
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Running on Empty at a glance
Running on Empty is a 1988 drama and crime film, running 1h 56m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG-13 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1988-09-09
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 378 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.
Cast
14 names
Christine LahtiAnnie Pope
River PhoenixDanny Pope
Judd HirschArthur PopeJonas AbryHarry Pope
Martha PlimptonLorna PhillipsEd CrowleyMr. Phillips
L.M. Kit CarsonGus Winant
Steven HillDonald Patterson
Augusta DabneyAbigail Patterson
David MarguliesDr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne ThigpenContact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean KurtzSchool Clerk
Sloane SheltonMrs. Phillips
Justine JohnstonLibrarianQuestions about Running on Empty
Quick answersWhere can I watch Running on Empty in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Running on Empty is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Running on Empty suitable for children?
Running on Empty is rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Running on Empty about?
The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened…
How long is Running on Empty?
Running on Empty runs for 1h 56m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Running on Empty trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Running on Empty (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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