Courage (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1984, Courage is an action, thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Robert L. Rosen, running about 90 minutes. “They started out running for glory, and ended up running for their lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three marathon runners on a seventy-two mile run through the deserts of New Mexico are pursued by right-wing survivalist militants who call themselves "The Citizen's Brigade".
Who’s in it. Courage stars Ronny Cox as Pete Canfield, Art Hindle as Roger Bower, M. Emmet Walsh as Colonel Crouse and Tim Maier as Craig Jensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Courage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Courage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Courage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Courage (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Courage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Courage worth watching?
- Courage holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Courage?
- Courage stars Ronny Cox, Art Hindle, M. Emmet Walsh, Tim Maier and Lois Chiles.
- When was Courage released?
- Courage was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.