The Runaways

2019Movie1 h 51 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

The Runaways follows three young siblings in Yorkshire who journey across the country in an attempt to evade their uncle and social services after the death of their father.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Richard Heap
Written by
Richard Heap

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Facts

March 4, 2019 · 1 h 51 min · Strong Language

Released
March 4, 2019
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Important Haircut, Alleged Lookalikes, Satellite Character +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Runaways?"

Questions about The Runaways

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Runaways?

In the United States, The Runaways is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Runaways worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Runaways okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Runaways plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Runaways use?

Important HaircutAlleged LookalikesSatellite CharacterNo Celebrities Were HarmedThe Generic GuyCorrupt the CutieHistorical Villain DowngradeHistorical Villain UpgradeHard-Drinking Party GirlEstablishing Character MomentThe Lad-etteJail Bait Tabooand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Important Haircut, Alleged Lookalikes, and Satellite Character.