Running on Empty
4
(285)
Drama
Romance
Crime
1988
116 min
PG-13
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.
Starring:
Christine Lahti
,
River Phoenix
,
Judd Hirsch
,
Jonas Abry
,
Martha Plimpton
,
Ed Crowley
,
L.M. Kit Carson
Drama
Romance
Crime
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"This is an incredible film starring Judd Hurst, River Phoenix, Christine Lahti and Martha Plimpton. River was nominated for an Oscar for this and rightfully so. We follow a family on the run from the parents "crimes" and a talented older son (River) who just wants a normal life. I saw it in 1988 with a friend at the local theater. It's heart wrenching and so worth watching. Recommended. "
TheGingerGirl455
"River phoenix is a revelation "
Lily 🦖🦖🦖
"Has a deep meaning. One of my favourite movie"
Rheanna Silva
"Running on Empty is a fantastic story! The music is beautiful and the plot is interesting. "
Koriandra Jinx
"This is such a good movie !!!!"
Leilani Dameron
"Some key aspects of the plot are not very realistic or believable but that doesn't get in the way of a truly touching and unique coming of age story. A wonderful story about family and leaving the nest with some good tidbits about living as a leftist under capitalism with a very well-done slow burn romance at it's heart. #drama #romance #family #comingofage #riverphoenix "
Ivy S
"This is a great movie with a lot of good actors."
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Melissa Singh
