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Running on Empty

1982Movie1 h 23 minR

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

Mike loves his fast cars and his hot women. When he fancies the girlfriend of the local street racing king, Fox, he gets way in over his head in racing for his girl, his money and his life. Through racing, sex, nightclubs and small road trips the film depicts what it was like to be a teenager in Australia in the 1980's.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
John Clark
Written by
Barry Tomblin
Produced by
Pom Oliver
Music by
Peter Crosbie

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Facts

August 5, 1982 · 1 h 23 min · R

Released
August 5, 1982
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Keeping Secrets Sucks, Soundtrack Dissonance, Grammar Correction Gag +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Running on Empty?"

Questions about Running on Empty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Running on Empty?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Running on Empty worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Running on Empty good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Running on Empty use?

Keeping Secrets SucksSoundtrack DissonanceGrammar Correction GagLong-Lost RelativeTired of RunningPrecision F-StrikeReckless PacifistHypocriteCode NameShirtless SceneCaptain ObviousBeware the Nice Onesand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Keeping Secrets Sucks, Soundtrack Dissonance, and Grammar Correction Gag.