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In the United States, Running on Empty is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.
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A , crime movie: , but gripping, .
Good for date night · friends night · teens
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They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
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.
Family on the RunComing-of-Age DramaPolitical ActivismIdentity and BelongingMoral DilemmasHistorical ContextCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional ResonanceSacrifice and Consequences
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Is Running on Empty worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 67).
Is Running on Empty okay for kids?
PG-13Strong language
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is Running on Empty good for date night?
and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Running on Empty plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Running on Empty use?
Incredibly Obvious TailRich Kid Turned Social ActivistGrammar Correction GagHippie ParentsReckless PacifistTired of RunningSoundtrack DissonanceCaptain ObviousKick the DogStern ChaseShirtless ScenePrecision F-Strikeand 13 more
TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Incredibly Obvious Tail, Rich Kid Turned Social Activist, and Grammar Correction Gag.