Pinch Runner (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2000, Pinch Runner is a drama film directed by Hiroyuki Nasu, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Minugishi Ayumi (Abe) is a student of Asahina High School, and the lone member of its Track and Field club. She seems hard to speak to, and despite being a good, quiet student, not many people care to know much about her. One day, a fire breaks out in the place that houses all the track and field supplies, and Ayumi is unable to get out. An aspiring member of the club, Hasegawa Sanae, cries out for someone to save her, but Ayumi cannot remember the face of whomever it was who took her out of the fire. The events that follow the fire unknowingly change Ayumi's solitary life, and she will find herself leading Sanae, Michiko, Tomoko, Maho, Reiko and Ikue into a race where the goal is much more than just getting past the line in first place.
Who’s in it. Pinch Runner stars Natsumi Abe as Minugishi Ayumi, Mari Yaguchi as Kanzaki Tomoko, Maki Goto as Hasegawa Sanae and Nakazawa Yuko as Masuda Ikue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Pinch Runner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pinch Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pinch Runner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pinch Runner (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pinch Runner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pinch Runner worth watching?
- Pinch Runner holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pinch Runner?
- Pinch Runner stars Natsumi Abe, Mari Yaguchi, Maki Goto, Nakazawa Yuko and Yuko Nakazawa.
- When was Pinch Runner released?
- Pinch Runner was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.