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Run for the Sun

1956·Movie
1h 39min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–28%
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–28%

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Run for the Sun fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Clawing...Killing...Hacking his way across a thousand miles of steaming jungle!

Mike, a Hemingway-esque adventure novelist, is spending his days in a self-imposed exile somewhere in Central America. A reporter for Sight Magazine, Katie, has tracked him down in the hope of getting the biggest scoop of her career. Mike falls for Katie. On a flight to Mexico City, their plane crashes near a remote hideaway of Nazi war criminals in hiding. The Nazis want to stay hidden and plan to dispose of their new guests
Adventure ThrillerNazi War CriminalsSelf-Imposed ExileRomantic TensionRemote HideawayIntrigue and SuspenseHistorical SettingPsychological Depth

Crew

Directed by:
Roy Boulting, Edward Killy, Rolando Aguilar
Written by:
Dudley Nichols, Roy Boulting, Richard Connell
Produced by:
Jane Russell, Harry Tatelman, Robert Waterfield
Composed by:
Fred Steiner, Fred Steiner, Terry Kellum

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Run for the Sun

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Where can I stream Run for the Sun legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+Philo

Run for the Sun is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Run for the Sun worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Run for the Sun rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Run for the Sun?

1 h 39 min

Run for the Sun runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is Run for the Sun in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Run for the Sun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Run for the Sun in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Run for the Sun use?

Cover Identity AnomalyArgentina Is Nazi-LandTokyo RoseThose Wacky NazisThe VoicelessNo Celebrities Were HarmedChekhov's GunHunting the Most Dangerous GameConvenient Decoy CatThis Is My Name on ForeignDesignated BulletAngry Guard Dogand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Run for the Sun, including Cover Identity Anomaly, Argentina Is Nazi-Land, Tokyo Rose.