How long is Running on Empty?

Running on Empty is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Running on Empty rated?

Running on Empty is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Running on Empty?

As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Running on Empty (1988) tonight

Running on Empty (1988) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 378 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: September 9, 1988
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 378 votes
Director: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is Running on Empty?: Running on Empty is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Running on Empty rated?: Running on Empty is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Running on Empty a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Running on Empty?: As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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