When Time Ran Out... (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, When Time Ran Out... is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by James Goldstone, running about 121 minutes. “Caught in a game of power. Playing time: 24 hours. Prizes: Untold wealth. Rules: None.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.
Who’s in it. When Time Ran Out... stars Paul Newman as Hank Anderson, Jacqueline Bisset as Kay Kirby, William Holden as Shelby Gilmore and James Franciscus as Bob Spangler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, When Time Ran Out... has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Time Ran Out... page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Time Ran Out... 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 When Time Ran Out... (1980)?
- In US, When Time Ran Out... is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Time Ran Out... worth watching?
- When Time Ran Out... holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Time Ran Out...?
- When Time Ran Out... stars Paul Newman, Jacqueline Bisset, William Holden, James Franciscus and Ernest Borgnine.
- When was When Time Ran Out... released?
- When Time Ran Out... was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.