badelf
7/10It's a little bit long for the sole issue that the script deals with. Other than that, very well played by all the leads, and Stanley Lumet did a decent job with the limited material.
Reviewed on May 12, 2024
Running on Empty(1988)
They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
7.5(366)1h 56m1988-09-09
DramaRomanceCrime
Running on Empty Synopsis
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 when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.
Running on Empty (1988) is a drama, romance and crime film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on September 9, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch and Jonas Abry. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 366 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Naomi Foner
- Producers:
- Griffin Dunne, Amy Robinson
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- Tony Mottola
- Production:
- Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $2,835,116
- Status:
- Released
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Running on Empty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christine Lahti
as Annie Pope
River Phoenix
as Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch
as Arthur Pope
- Jonas Abry
Jonas Abry
as Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton
as Lorna Phillips
- Ed Crowley
Ed Crowley
as Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
as Gus Winant
Steven Hill
as Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabney
as Abigail Patterson
David Margulies
as Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen
as Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz
as School Clerk
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Naomi Foner, produced by Griffin Dunne and Amy Robinson.
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Running on Empty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 366 ratings.
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Running on Empty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Running on Empty online?
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Running on Empty (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Running on Empty?
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The main cast of Running on Empty (1988) includes Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry and Martha Plimpton. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Running on Empty released?
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Running on Empty was released on September 9, 1988 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Running on Empty worth watching?
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Running on Empty (1988) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 366 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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