Runaway (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Runaway is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Gilbert Moses, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. After witnessing the accidental death of a friend who was attempting to rescue him from bullies, an African-American boy blames himself and, stricken with guilt, hides out among underground street people in New York.
Who’s in it. Runaway stars Jasmine Guy as Charlene "Charlie", Charles S. Dutton as Ralph Colby, Akili Prince as Gang Boy #1 and Gavin Allen as Aremis Slake, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway (1989)?
- In US, Runaway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Runaway?
- Runaway stars Jasmine Guy, Charles S. Dutton, Akili Prince, Gavin Allen and Manuel Feliciano.
- When was Runaway released?
- Runaway was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.