Running on Empty

1988

DramaRomanceCrime

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.

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

Rating

7.5
317 votes

Popularity

1.3443

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

Double Play,Lorimar Film Entertainment

Runtime

116 min.

Budget (M$)

2.8 / 0ROI Infinity%

Status

Released

Release: 9/9/1988

Credits

Running on Empty

Sidney LumetDirector

Running on Empty

Christine LahtiAnnie Pope

Running on Empty

River PhoenixDanny Pope

Running on Empty

Judd HirschArthur Pope

Running on Empty

Jonas AbryHarry Pope

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Reviews

badelf

5/12/2024

7 / 10

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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