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The Runway

2010·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
72
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, history, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young boy without a father who adopts the pilot and convinces the town to build a runway to get him home.
Feel-Good DramaSmall-Town CommunityInspirational True StoryComing TogetherOvercoming ObstaclesFamily BondsHeartwarmingIrish SettingNostalgic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Runway legally?

The Runway is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Runway worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Runway rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Runway?

1 h 41 min

The Runway runs 1 h 41 min.

Is The Runway based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Runway?

Critics80
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Runway higher (80) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Runway in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Ireland, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch The Runway?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Runway in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.