Runaway (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Runaway is a 1984 action thriller directed by Michael Crichton, starring Tom Selleck and Cynthia Rhodes. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $6.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Michael Crichton
- Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Runaway About?
The premise of Runaway without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the near future, a police officer focuses on resolving issues with robots. When one robot is discovered to have been programmed for murder, he investigates a dangerous scheme to build killer robots. The investigation puts his own son in grave danger, forcing him to confront a terrifying threat with high stakes.
Runaway Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- robot sci fi
- robot
- killer robot
- robotics
- police officer
- cell phone
- acrophobia
- bell 206 jet ranger helicopter
- robot malfunction
- robotic arm
- police code 709
- cloud of smoke
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- surveillance drone
- .357 magnum
- laser pistol
- flack vest
- news camera man shot
- on the scene reporter
- baby in a crib
- shooting through a wall
- widower
- high rise contruction site
- sentry robot
- computer chip theft
- vectrocon
- retinal scan
- voice synthesizer
- electric shock
- cornfield
- helicopter
- robot as menace
- robot spider
- scene of the crime
- agricultural robot
- caterpillar
- chasing a robot
- model 912 domestic robot
- robot shot
- rescuing a baby
- series 12 domestic robot
- new partner
- hunter killer robot
- falling object
- binocular microscope
- clean room
- human shield
- stairwell
- hand held missile launcher
- model 577 sentry robot
- hughes md 500 helicopter
Runaway Cast
Tom Selleck leads the cast, with Cynthia Rhodes. Directed by Michael Crichton.
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Director Michael Crichton
More from Michael Crichton
More films directed by Michael Crichton, best-rated first: Westworld, The Great Train Robbery, Coma and The 13th Warrior.
Runaway Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Runaway 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 55% User score
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Runaway Plot Summary
What happens in Runaway 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
In 1985, we meet Police Sgt. Jack Ramsay, a 35-year-old widower battling his fear of heights while raising his 10-year-old son, Bobby. Working in an unnamed city, Ramsay has transferred to the “Runaways” division, which addresses the issues caused by malfunctioning robots that have seized many human job roles. His new partner, Thompson, is not only attractive but also brings a unique skill set, having previously attempted various careers, including that of a computer programmer.
Full summary
The whole story of Runaway, scene by scene
Runaway Box Office
Runaway grossed $6.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.8M
- US & Canada
- $6.8M
Runaway Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Runaway.
How Well Do You Know Runaway?
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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What division does Sergeant Jack Ramsay work in?
Cars in Runaway
38 cars on screen, including the 1984 Mercury Topaz and the 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera.
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1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Important role -
1984 Dodge Mini Ram Van Minor role -
GM C/K-Series Minor role
Runaway Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Spinnen des Todes” and “Runaway, brigada especial”.
- Also known as
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- Spinnen des Todes
- Runaway, brigada especial
- Útěk robotů
- Runaway - Fora de Controle
- 电子陷阱
- Runaway - Spinnen des Todes
- Runaway : L'évadé du futur
- Gyilkos robotok
- Karkuri
- Охота на роботов
- Беглецът
- 霹雳追魂弹
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- Døden løber løbsk
- Fuera de control
- 未来警察
- 로보 런어웨이
- Ucieczka
- Bijeg
- Runaway, brigada central
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Runaway FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Runaway, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Runaway?
Runaway runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Runaway released?
Runaway was released on December 14, 1984.
Who directed Runaway?
Runaway was directed by Michael Crichton.
More films by Michael Crichton Who is in the cast of Runaway?
Runaway stars Tom Selleck and Cynthia Rhodes.
How much did Runaway make at the box office?
Runaway grossed $6.8 million worldwide.
How is Runaway rated?
Runaway has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Runaway have a post-credit scene?
No. Runaway has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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