Running on Empty

– The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixti..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
Running on Empty (1988)

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.

Running on Empty (1988) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Sep 1988

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Sidney Lumet

Writer:

Naomi Foner

Main Actors:

Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry

Plot:

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. Today, their eldest son wants a life of his own although he is aware that would mean that his parents would either get caught or he will never see them again.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
85%
Metacritic:
67%