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Nowhere to Run

1993·Movie
1h 34min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

When the law can't protect the innocent, the only hero left is an outlaw.

Escaped convict Sam Gillen single-handedly takes on ruthless developers who are determined to evict a widow with two young children.
Action ThrillerRural SettingProtector StoryHeroic OutlawFamily Under ThreatHigh Stakes ConflictEscape & Redemption90s Action

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Nowhere to Run

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Where can I stream Nowhere to Run legally?

Nowhere to Run is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 Nowhere to Run worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nowhere to Run rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Nowhere to Run?

1 h 34 min

Nowhere to Run runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nowhere to Run?

Critics38
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Nowhere to Run higher (52) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Nowhere to Run a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$64 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is Nowhere to Run in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nowhere to Run?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nowhere to Run in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nowhere to Run use?

Big BadBond One-LinerBittersweet EndingThe CavalryDead Man WritingThe DragonMr. FanserviceThe Peeping TomTranquil FuryWould Hurt a ChildMs. FanserviceGroin Attackand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Nowhere to Run, including Big Bad, Bond One-Liner, Bittersweet Ending.