The Runaway

2000·Movie
1h 40min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Runaway fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Society, faith and meaning, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

At the birth of two boys, one white and one black, a mysterious and powerful Conjure Woman (Maya Angelou) prophesies that they will start the change. Growing up as best friends in rural Georgia in the 1940s, the boys make a discovery that leads the town's new sheriff, Frank Richards (Dean Cain), to reopen the investigation of the unsolved murders of three black men. While the town would prefer that the truth remain hidden, the sheriff pursues the case, determined to see justice prevail. The Runaway is a stirring story of how friendship, determination and conviction can generate racial change in one heart or an entire town.
Racial ChangeFriendshipRural Georgia1940sUnsolved MurdersConjure WomanFriendship Across Racial LinesDeterminationSouthern Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Runaway

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Where can I stream The Runaway legally?

The Runaway is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Runaway worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Runaway rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Runaway?

1 h 40 min

The Runaway runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Runaway in?

English

It was made in English.

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