FEATURE FILM

Running on Empty

7.4/10
TMDB378 votes
Original: 116 min

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.

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Running on Empty

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

Running on Empty (1988) is a film in the drama, crime genres. Directed by . The cast includes Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry.

Released
Original language
Runtime
116 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
Directors
Writers
Naomi Foner

Running on Empty cast & characters

Audience reviews

7.4/10 from 378 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

It'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.

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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 when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.

Who stars in Running on Empty?

Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry, Martha Plimpton, Ed Crowley. See the cast cards above for character names.

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