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Runaway

1984·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

The future, technology, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

IT IS THE FUTURE. Machines are being programmed to turn against us. Someone must stop the madman who started it all.

In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
80s Sci-Fi ThrillerRobotic MalfunctionHigh-Stakes ChaseFuture CrimeAI Gone RogueTechnological PerilFather-Son DynamicAction-PackedSuspensefulCult Classic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Runaway legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Runaway worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Runaway rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Runaway?

1 h 40 min

Runaway runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Runaway?

Critics50
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Runaway higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Runaway a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 85% of its budget.

What language is Runaway in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Runaway?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Runaway in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Runaway use?

Sexy SecretaryHoming ProjectileSo Much for StealthThey Know Too MuchMechanical MonsterRobo-SpeakHard-Work MontageTempting FateRobot MaidOne-Word TitleSensor SuspenseNerd Glassesand 92 more

TV Tropes lists 104 storytelling tropes for Runaway, including Sexy Secretary, Homing Projectile, So Much for Stealth.