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Run Lola Run

1998·Movie
1h 20min·R
IMDb7.6Metacritic797.9Rotten Tomatoes93%90%

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HuluThe RokuSundance NowSony Pictures Core

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Relentless energy, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace10
  • Tension9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis8
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

  • Narrative Structure10
  • Non-linear Narrative10
  • Direction9

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

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About

Every second of every day you're faced with a decision that can change your life.

Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola's run.
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Crew

Directed by:
Tom Tykwer, Sabine Zimmer
Written by:
Tom Tykwer
Produced by:
Stefan Arndt, Nessie Nesslauer, Andreas Schreitmüller
Composed by:
Tom Tykwer, Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Run Lola Run

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Where can I stream Run Lola Run legally?

HuluThe RokuSundance NowSony Pictures Core

Run Lola Run is included with a subscription to Hulu and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Run Lola Run worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Run Lola Run rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Run Lola Run?

1 h 20 min

Run Lola Run runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Run Lola Run?

Critics86
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Run Lola Run much the same way.

Was Run Lola Run a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$8 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is Run Lola Run in?

GermanEnglishJapanese

It was made in German, with some English, Japanese. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Run Lola Run?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Run Lola Run in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Run Lola Run use?

Happy Marriage CharadeRepeated for EmphasisYou Have Failed MeIt's All About MeArmed AltruismKarma HoudiniWhen the Clock Strikes Twelve"Groundhog Day" LoopI Am Not Your FatherSheet of GlassGolden EndingAnti-Heroand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 storytelling tropes for Run Lola Run, including Happy Marriage Charade, Repeated for Emphasis, You Have Failed Me.