Running on Empty 1988
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Annie Pope
as Danny Pope
as Arthur Pope
as Harry Pope
as Lorna Phillips
as Mr. Phillips
as Gus Winant
as Donald Patterson
as Abigail Patterson
as Dr. Jonah Reiff
Director:
Writer:
Naomi Foner
Stars:
Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry, Martha Plimpton, Ed Crowley, L.M. Kit Carson, Steven Hill, Augusta Dabney, David Margulies,
Genres:
Drama,Romance,Crime
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Running on Empty
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Annie Pope
as Danny Pope
as Arthur Pope
as Harry Pope
as Lorna Phillips
as Mr. Phillips
as Gus Winant
as Donald Patterson
as Abigail Patterson
as Dr. Jonah Reiff
as Contact at Eldridge St.
as School Clerk
as Mrs. Phillips
as Librarian
as Hospital Clerk
as Home Ec Teacher
as Mrs. Taylor
as Maid
as Spaulding
as Music Girl
as Man at Meeting
as Woman at Meeting
as Mrs. Powell
as Catcher
as Reporter
as Violinist
as Julliard Man
as Julliard Woman
as English Teacher
as Waiter
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