Running on Empty

Running on Empty

They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.

7.4 /10 349 votes
September 9, 1988 1h 56m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Sidney Lumet
Writers Naomi Foner
Studio Double Play
Rating 7.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Annie Pope

River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Danny Pope

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Arthur Pope

Jonas Abry

Harry Pope

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Lorna Phillips

Ed Crowley

Mr. Phillips

L.M. Kit Carson

L.M. Kit Carson

Gus Winant

Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Donald Patterson

Augusta Dabney

Augusta Dabney

Abigail Patterson

David Margulies

David Margulies

Dr. Jonah Reiff

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Contact at Eldridge St.

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcia Jean Kurtz

School Clerk

Frequently Asked Questions

Running on Empty was released on September 9, 1988.

The runtime of Running on Empty is 1h 56m.

Running on Empty is a Drama, Romance, Crime movie.

Running on Empty has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Running on Empty is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Running on Empty was directed by Sidney Lumet.

The main cast of Running on Empty includes Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch.

Running on Empty is originally in English.