Run If You Can (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2010, Run If You Can is a drama film directed by Dietrich Brüggemann, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. An independent tragicomedy, Run If You Can is the debut feature for director Brüggemann who, along with his sister, also wrote the compelling screenplay. Forced to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, Ben is deeply desperate, despite his humor and vivaciousness. When he meets Christian, his new assistant, Ben treats him like every other helper he’s had. Things suddenly change when Christian meets Annika, “the cello player” whom Ben has been observing from his window for years. The three become close friends, putting Annika in the middle of an emotional, and somehow dangerous, ménage à trois. While conquering Annika is nothing very serious for career-focused Christian, Ben’s love for Annika reminds him of his past and forces him to face his most remote fears. A character-driven story, Run If You Can owes much of its power to the actors’ performances, especially Robert Gwisdek’s outstanding interpretation of Ben.
Who’s in it. Run If You Can stars Robert Gwisdek as Benjamin, Jacob Matschenz as Christian, Anna Brüggemann as Annika and Daniel Drewes as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Run If You Can has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run If You Can page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run If You Can tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Run If You Can (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Run If You Can change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Run If You Can worth watching?
- Run If You Can holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Run If You Can?
- Run If You Can stars Robert Gwisdek, Jacob Matschenz, Anna Brüggemann, Daniel Drewes and Amelie Kiefer.
- When was Run If You Can released?
- Run If You Can was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.