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Run Boy Run (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2013, Run Boy Run is a drama and war film directed by Pepe Danquart, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Run Boy Run is the true story of Jurek, an eight-year-old boy, who escapes from the Warsaw ghetto, then manages to survive in the woods and working as a farmhand, disguising himself as a Polish orphan. He encounters people who will betray him for a reward, who will beat him up or try to kill him, and he meets those, who will do and risk almost everything to help him. Jurek’s resilience is put to the ultimate test, when an accident cripples him, making it harder to find work. But he struggles on against all odds. Eventually the Russians reach his area and Jurek even finds a family where he could stay. Yet he is betrayed again, and a young man from a Jewish orphanage forcefully tries to bring Jurek back to his people and his faith.

Who’s in it. Run Boy Run stars Kamil Tkacz as Srulik/Jurek, Elisabeth Duda as Magda Janczyk, Jeanette Hain as Mrs. Herman and Itay Tiran as Mosche, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Run Boy Run has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run Boy Run page.

If you liked it. Fans of Run Boy Run tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Run Boy Run (2013)?
In US, Run Boy Run is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Run Boy Run worth watching?
Run Boy Run holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Run Boy Run?
Run Boy Run stars Kamil Tkacz, Elisabeth Duda, Jeanette Hain, Itay Tiran and Katarzyna Bargiełowska.
When was Run Boy Run released?
Run Boy Run was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.