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Sports drama

The Long Run (2001): Ratings

The Long Run (2001) movie poster

The Long Run is a 2001 sports drama directed by Jean Stewart. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

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The Long Run (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Jean Stewart
Genres
Drama , Sport
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Long Run About?

The premise of The Long Run without spoilers.

A retired German coach, grieving the loss of his wife, finds renewed purpose in South Africa while immersed in the local running scene. Struggling with feelings of obsolescence, he dedicates himself to mentoring a promising young athlete. Through their shared love of running, he confronts his past, discovers a sense of belonging, and ultimately finds redemption.

The Long Run Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • coach
  • training
  • south africa
  • running
  • runner
  • marathon
  • fired from a job
  • widower
  • race relations
  • obsession
  • illegal immigrant
  • female athlete
+4 more
  • father daughter relationship
  • ethnic conflict
  • track and field
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of The Long Run

Directed by Jean Stewart.

From the director

More from Jean Stewart

One more film directed by Jean Stewart: Nervous Energy.

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Ratings

The Long Run Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate The Long Run 5.7/10.

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FAQ

The Long Run FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Long Run, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Long Run?

The Long Run runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Long Run released?

The Long Run was released on May 25, 2001.

Who directed The Long Run?

The Long Run was directed by Jean Stewart.

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How is The Long Run rated?

The Long Run has 5.7/10 on IMDb and 63% on TMDB.

Does The Long Run have a post-credit scene?

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

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