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Run Ronnie Run (2002): Cast & Plot

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Run Ronnie Run is a 2002 comedy directed by Troy Miller, starring David Cross as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow, Matthew Draper and India Cosper. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Run Ronnie Run (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Troy Miller
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
HBO
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Run Ronnie Run About?

The premise of Run Ronnie Run without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

He didn’t get his 15 minutes of fame… He stole it. A redneck with an uncanny knack for getting arrested becomes the star of his own reality program.

Run Ronnie Run Themes & Keywords

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  • crying man
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  • rehearsal
  • slapped in the face
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  • barefoot male
  • undressing
  • male rear nudity
  • reference to stephen hawking
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Cast & crew

Run Ronnie Run Cast & Characters

David Cross leads the cast as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow, with Matthew Draper as 12 Year Old Ronnie and India Cosper as Middle Ronnie. Directed by Troy Miller; 77 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Troy Miller

More films directed by Troy Miller, best-rated first: Jack Frost, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, George Lopez: Muy Católico and Tom Papa: Home Free.

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Plot

Run Ronnie Run Plot Summary

What happens in Run Ronnie Run from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ronnie Dobbs (David Cross) is a small-town man known for his frequent arrests, often for petty crimes such as public intoxication and disorderly conduct. His repeated encounters with law enforcement are captured on Fuzz, a reality television show modeled after cops. Ronnie’s exaggerated personality, combined with his humorous and often absurd interactions with police officers, makes him a standout figure on the show, garnering a cult following among its viewers.

Full summary

The whole story of Run Ronnie Run, scene by scene

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Videos

Run Ronnie Run Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Run Ronnie Run.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Run Ronnie 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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Which actor portrays Ronnie Dobbs, the small‑town man who becomes a reality‑TV star?
Cars

Cars in Run Ronnie Run

29 cars on screen, including the 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible and the Custom Made Monster Truck.

All 29 cars
  • 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible in Run Ronnie Run 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Important role
  • Custom Made Monster Truck in Run Ronnie Run Custom Made Monster Truck Important role
  • 1973 Ford B-Series in Run Ronnie Run 1973 Ford B-Series Important role
  • 2000 Jaguar XK8 X100 in Run Ronnie Run 2000 Jaguar XK8 X100 Important role
Details

Run Ronnie Run Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Run Ronnie Run!” and “Fuss Ronnie fuss!”.

Also known as
  • Run Ronnie Run!
  • Fuss Ronnie fuss!
  • Беги
  • Ронни, беги
  • Corre por tu vida
  • Běž
  • Ronnie, běž!
  • 罗尼快跑
  • 런 로니 런
  • Metido em Encrenca
  • Біжи Ронні біжи

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FAQ

Run Ronnie Run FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Run Ronnie Run, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Run Ronnie Run?

Run Ronnie Run runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Run Ronnie Run released?

Run Ronnie Run was released on January 20, 2002.

Who directed Run Ronnie Run?

Run Ronnie Run was directed by Troy Miller.

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Who is in the cast of Run Ronnie Run?

Run Ronnie Run stars David Cross as Ronnie Dobbs / Pootie T / Chow Chow, Matthew Draper as 12 Year Old Ronnie and India Cosper as Middle Ronnie, among 77 credited actors.

Does Run Ronnie Run have a post-credit scene?

No. Run Ronnie Run has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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