Runaway Train (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Runaway Train is a 1986 action thriller directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, starring Jon Voight, Eric Roberts and John P. Ryan. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Andrei Konchalovsky
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Releasing Corp.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Runaway Train About?
The premise of Runaway Train without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A runaway diesel train speeds uncontrollably through the harsh Alaskan wilderness. Aboard are two escaped convicts: Mike, a hardened loner, and Manny, a clever and persuasive mastermind. Their fight for survival becomes even more complicated when a young girl, Sara, unexpectedly joins them as they try to navigate the dangerous journey and evade authorities.
Runaway Train Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alaska
- crushed hand
- self sacrifice
- snow adventure
- train
- prisoner
- freight train
- fugitive
- train movie
- runaway train
- caboose
- railroad engineer
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- boxing
- kill switch
- handcuffs
- train disaster
- struggle for survival
- head dunked in a toilet
- united states of america
- changing into different clothes
- changing clothes in public
- winter
- control room
- convict
- stabbed in the arm
- stabbed through the hand
- stabbed to death
- northern u.s.
- killed in prison
- arm in a sling
- reference to michael jackson
- reference to mardi gras
- reference to las vegas nevada
- vehicle in title
- man changes clothes
- man on top of a train
- out of control train
- female railroad worker
- riding a freight train
- uncoupling a train car
- speeding train with no brakes
- speeding train with noone driving
- cross country trek
- swimming across a frozen river
- pursuit
- brutality
- bank robber
- statuutatory rape
- prison laundry room
- train dispatcher
Runaway Train Cast
Jon Voight leads the cast, with Eric Roberts and John P. Ryan. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrei Konchalovsky
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Runaway Train Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Runaway Train 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Runaway Train Plot Summary
What happens in Runaway Train 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 this intense narrative, Oscar “Manny” Manheim, portrayed by Jon Voight, is a clever bank robber revered as a folk hero by fellow inmates in Alaska’s Stonehaven Maximum Security Prison. After enduring three grueling years in solitary confinement, Manny is unexpectedly released. Although suffering from a stab wound to his hand and pressured to expedite his escape, he remains resilient and enlists the aid of Buck McGeehy, a young inmate determined to help.
Together, this unlikely pair bravely navigates through a sewer tunnel, embarking on a hazardous journey across the country that leads them to a switchyard. There, they don railroad attire and hijack a massive train composed of four locomotives, marking a pivotal moment in their daring escape.
Full summary
The whole story of Runaway Train, scene by scene
Runaway Train Box Office
Runaway Train grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.7M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
Runaway Train Awards & Nominations
Runaway Train was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 6 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1986 3 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Jon Voight
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Eric Roberts
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Oscars 1986 3 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Jon Voight
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Eric Roberts
- Nominated Film Editing
Runaway Train Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Runaway Train.
How Well Do You Know Runaway Train?
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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Who played the role of Oscar 'Manny' Manheim?
Cars in Runaway Train
6 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford F-350 and the 1984 Ford Tempo.
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1982 Plymouth Gran Fury Minor role -
1980 Chevrolet Impala Background role
Runaway Train Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “A trenta secondi dalla fine” and “暴走列车”.
- Also known as
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- A trenta secondi dalla fine
- 暴走列车
- Escape en tren
- El tren de l'infern
- Flykttåget
- Runaway Train, à bout de course
- To traino tis megalis fygis
- Boso kikansha
- 폭주 기관차
- Runaway Train - Express in die Hölle
- 亡命列车
- 逃亡列车
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- 灭、灭、灭
- Express in die Hölle
- El tren del infierno
- El tren de la muerte: La huida
- El tren del escape
- Сбежавший поезд
- A 30 secondi dalla fine
- Szökevényvonat
- Поезд-беглец
- Το Τρένο της Μεγάλης Φυγής
- רכבת אל החופש
- Splašený vlak
- Влакът беглец
- Comboio em Fuga
- 폭주기관차
- Firar Treni
- Uciekający pociąg
- Expresso para o Inferno
- قطار فراری
- 暴走機関車
- Flugtekspressen
- Pakojuna
- Pomahnitali voz
- Expres do pekla
- รถด่วนแหกนรก
- Потяг-утікач
- El tren de l’infern
- Põgenike rong
- À bout de course
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Runaway Train FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Runaway Train, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Runaway Train?
Runaway Train runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Runaway Train released?
Runaway Train was released on January 17, 1986.
Who directed Runaway Train?
Runaway Train was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
More films by Andrei Konchalovsky Who is in the cast of Runaway Train?
Runaway Train stars Jon Voight, Eric Roberts and John P. Ryan, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Runaway Train make at the box office?
Runaway Train grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
How is Runaway Train rated?
Runaway Train has 67 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Runaway Train nominated for any awards?
Runaway Train received 6 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Runaway Train have a post-credit scene?
No. Runaway Train has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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