Running Scared (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1980, Running Scared is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Paul Glickler, running about 96 minutes. “Chased! Hunted! Running for Their Lives. What Deadly Secrets Do They Know?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 1961. Two servicemen smuggle a box of military gear to USA. Leroy tries out a military camera and accidentally takes a picture of some military facilities. Army finds one of the pictures and thinks they're communist spies.
Who’s in it. Running Scared stars Ken Wahl as Chas McClain, Judge Reinhold as Leroy Beecher, Annie McEnroe as Sally Mae Giddens and Bradford Dillman as Arthur Jaeger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Running Scared has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running Scared page.
If you liked it. Fans of Running Scared 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 Running Scared (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Running Scared change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Running Scared worth watching?
- Running Scared holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Running Scared?
- Running Scared stars Ken Wahl, Judge Reinhold, Annie McEnroe, Bradford Dillman and John Saxon.
- When was Running Scared released?
- Running Scared was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.