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Running on Empty (1988)

They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.

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Released September 9, 1988Runtime 1h 56mDirector Sidney Lumet

The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.

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Cast of Running on Empty

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Annie Pope
River Phoenix

River Phoenix

Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Arthur Pope
Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Lorna Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson

L.M. Kit Carson

Gus Winant
Steven Hill

Steven Hill

Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabney

Augusta Dabney

Abigail Patterson
David Margulies

David Margulies

Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcia Jean Kurtz

School Clerk
Sloane Shelton

Sloane Shelton

Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnston

Justine Johnston

Librarian

About Running on Empty

Where can I watch Running on Empty?

Running on Empty is currently streaming in the United States on TCM.

Who stars in Running on Empty?

Running on Empty stars Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry, Martha Plimpton.

Who directed Running on Empty?

Running on Empty was directed by Sidney Lumet.

How long is Running on Empty?

Running on Empty has a runtime of 1h 56m.

What is Running on Empty about?

The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.