Quick facts
- Released
- September 9, 1988
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- PG-13
- Box office
- $2.8M
- IMDb
- tt0096018
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment
Cast
Christine Lahti
Annie Pope
River Phoenix
Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch
Arthur Pope
Jonas Abry
Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton
Lorna Phillips
Ed Crowley
Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
Gus Winant
Steven Hill
Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabney
Abigail Patterson
David Margulies
Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen
Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz
School Clerk
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnston
Librarian
Herb Lovelle
Hospital Clerk
Bobo Lewis
Home Ec Teacher
Ronnie Gilbert
Mrs. Taylor
Leila Danette
Maid
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Frequently asked questions
- 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 directed Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty was directed by Sidney Lumet.
- Who stars in Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty stars Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry.
- When was Running on Empty released?
- Running on Empty is a 1988 drama, romance, crime film.
- Where can I watch Running on Empty?
- You can watch Running on Empty with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.