Where to watch Run for Cover (1955) tonight
Run for Cover (1955) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 43 TMDB members. An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
- Runtime
- 1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Western, Drama
- Released
- April 29, 1955
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 43 votes
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Starring
- James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, Jean Hersholt
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 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.
Questions people ask
- How long is Run for Cover?
- Run for Cover is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Run for Cover rated?
- Run for Cover is rated NR in the US.
- Is Run for Cover a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Western and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Run for Cover?
- As of 2026-11-08 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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