Nowhere to Run (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Nowhere to Run is a 1993 action thriller directed by Robert Harmon, starring Rosanna Arquette, Joss Ackland and Ted Levine. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $22.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Robert Harmon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nowhere to Run About?
The premise of Nowhere to Run without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After escaping from prison, Sam seeks refuge on a farm owned by a widow. He discovers that a ruthless contractor is attempting to seize her land through unjust means. Determined to help, Sam uses his skills and resourcefulness to defend the widow and her farm against the contractor’s aggressive tactics, leading to a tense confrontation.
Nowhere to Run Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- widow
- female full frontal nudity
- escaped convict
- single mother
- land developer
- intimidation
- crooked businessman
- french canadian
- land dispute
- henchman
- prisoner transport
- villain
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- bus accident
- enforcer
- coercion
- bank robber
- sex scene
- anti hero
- premarital sex
- harassment
- family in jeopardy
- mother son relationship
- brother sister relationship
- love
- mother daughter relationship
- boy
- girl
- lust
- fugitive
- home invasion
- motorcycle
- kissing while having sex
- hand to hand combat
- arson
- martial artist
- showdown
- corrupt cop
- karate
- fistfight
- tough guy
- one against many
- one man army
- action hero
- prison bus
- police officer
- female frontal nudity
- on the run
- embarrassing male nudity
- tent
- female rear nudity
Nowhere to Run Cast
Rosanna Arquette leads the cast, with Joss Ackland and Ted Levine. Directed by Robert Harmon; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Harmon
Also Starring in Nowhere to Run
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Nowhere to Run Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Nowhere to Run 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Nowhere to Run Plot Summary
What happens in Nowhere to Run from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A prison bus unexpectedly overturns when another vehicle cuts it off, sparking chaos. Amidst the turmoil, a convict named Billy successfully frees Sam Gillen by taking a guard hostage. The two make a break for it in a car, but tragedy strikes when Billy is mortally wounded by a distant guard’s precise shot. Heartbroken, Sam gives Billy a proper burial in an isolated area near the highway.
Full summary
The whole story of Nowhere to Run, scene by scene
Nowhere to Run Box Office
Nowhere to Run grossed $22.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.2M
- US & Canada
- $22.2M
Nowhere to Run Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Nowhere to Run.
How Well Do You Know Nowhere to Run?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Nowhere to Run
17 cars on screen, including the Caterpillar 950 F and the Dresser TD-25 G.
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1993 Honda XR 600 Important role
Nowhere to Run Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Sin escape: ganar o morir” and “Нема куди тікати”.
- Also known as
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- Sin escape: ganar o morir
- Нема куди тікати
- Sem Saída
- 无处逃亡
- Ohne Ausweg
- Ryggen Mod Muren
- Accerchiato
- Cavale sans issue
- 无处可逃
- Sin Escape (Ganar o morir)
- Некуда Бежать
- Hiába futsz
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- Sem Escape - Vencer ou Morrer
- אין לאן לברוח
- Vencer ou Morrer
- Χωρίς διέξοδο
- Fără scăpare
- Protecteur traqué
- Kaçacak Yer Yok
- Нежелано бягство
- 탈주자
- Není úniku
- Sin Escape
- Uciec, ale Dokąd?
- Нікуди тікати
- Nėra kur bėgti
- Ei pakopaikkaa
- راهی برای فرار نیست
- Útek nikam
- ボディ・ターゲット
- คนอึดองศาเดือด
- Intet sted å flykte
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Nowhere to Run FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nowhere to Run, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nowhere to Run?
Nowhere to Run runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Nowhere to Run released?
Nowhere to Run was released on January 15, 1993.
Who directed Nowhere to Run?
Nowhere to Run was directed by Robert Harmon.
More films by Robert Harmon Who is in the cast of Nowhere to Run?
Nowhere to Run stars Rosanna Arquette, Joss Ackland and Ted Levine, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Nowhere to Run make at the box office?
Nowhere to Run grossed $22.2 million worldwide.
How is Nowhere to Run rated?
Nowhere to Run has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 41 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Nowhere to Run have a post-credit scene?
No. Nowhere to Run has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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