What is the duration of Running on Empty?

The duration of Running on Empty is 116 min.

What is the original language of Running on Empty?

The original language of Running on Empty is English.

Who directed Running on Empty?

Running on Empty was directed by Sidney Lumet.

Which studio made Running on Empty?

Running on Empty was produced by Warner Bros..

What is the total box office for Running on Empty?

The total box office for Running on Empty is $2847941.

Running on Empty 1988

Drama

Romance

Crime

Music

Box Office

$2.8M

Runtime

116 min

Language

English

Haunted by past choices, a fugitive father navigates a life on the run, striving to build a future for his son amidst the ever-present threat of discovery and the weight of unspoken truths.

Warner Bros.

Studio

Sidney Lumet

Director

Does Running on Empty have end credit scenes?

No!

Running on Empty does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Judd Hirsch

Martha Plimpton

River Phoenix

Steven Hill

David Margulies

Augusta Dabney

Christine Lahti

Ed Crowley

Jonas Abry

L.M. Kit Carson

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Metascore

8.3

User Score

7.6 /10

IMDb Rating

Awards

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The 61st Academy Awards 1989

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

River Phoenix

Nomination

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

46th Golden Globe Awards 1989

Nomination

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Christine Lahti

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor)

River Phoenix

Nomination

Best Director

Sidney Lumet

Nomination

Best Screenplay

Naomi Foner

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