Runners (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, Runners is a drama film directed by Charles Sturridge, running about 107 minutes. “The search for freedom becomes the deadliest trap.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his young daughter disappears, her father refuses to accept that she is dead and sets out on a journey to find her.
Who’s in it. Runners stars James Fox as Tom Lindsay, Jane Asher as Helen, Kate Hardie as Rachel Lindsay and Eileen O'Brien as Gillian Lindsay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Runners has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runners tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runners (1983)?
- In US, Runners is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runners worth watching?
- Runners holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Runners?
- Runners stars James Fox, Jane Asher, Kate Hardie, Eileen O'Brien and Ruti Simon.
- When was Runners released?
- Runners was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.