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Runaways

2004·Movie
1h 43min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Your Life Can Change

Steve Moore is sixteen and lives with his younger sister, mother Cheryl and her boyfriend John, in a modest house in Bakersfield, California. An abusive and often intoxicated man, John rules the household, and though his attacks on Steve result in emergency hospital visits, Cheryl's loyalty is to her boyfriend. To protect her relationship with John, she "ditches" her son, having him arrested and locked in a correctional "mental" facility, before coercing her older brother Burt, who lives in Hollywood, to take him. Steve quickly discovers that Burt cannot even provide temporary lodging, but an administrator at his new high school directs him to a shelter for runaway kids where he soon learns to navigate his way.
AbuseDysfunctional FamilyComing-of-AgeSocial IssuesFoster CarePersonal StruggleBleakSurvivalResilience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Runaways legally?

Runaways is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Runaways worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Runaways rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Runaways?

1 h 43 min

Runaways runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is Runaways in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Runaways?

5AUGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Runaways in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.