Runaway (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1984, Runaway is a thriller, crime and science fiction film directed by Michael Crichton, running about 100 minutes. “IT IS THE FUTURE. Machines are being programmed to turn against us. Someone must stop the madman who started it all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Runaway stars Tom Selleck as Jack R. Ramsay, Cynthia Rhodes as Officer Karen Thompson, Gene Simmons as Dr. Charles Luther and Kirstie Alley as Jackie Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Runaway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway (1984)?
- In US, Runaway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runaway worth watching?
- Runaway holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Runaway?
- Runaway stars Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley and Stan Shaw.
- When was Runaway released?
- Runaway was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.