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Where to Watch Running on Empty (1988) in the US
- 1988
- PG-13
- 1h 56m
- 7.6IMDb
- 81%Rotten Tomatoes
- 67Metascore
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What it's 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. Today, their older son wants a life of his own although he is aware that would mean that his parents would either get caught or he will never see them again.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writer
- Naomi Foner
- Starring
- River Phoenix, Christine Lahti, Judd Hirsch
Details
- Release date
- Sep 9, 1988
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $2,835,116
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. 5 wins & 8 nominations total
Where to Watch Running on Empty (1988) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Running on Empty in the United States?
- Running on Empty is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
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- We have not confirmed a free option for Running on Empty in the United States.
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