You Can't Run Away from It (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1956, You Can't Run Away from It is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Dick Powell, running about 95 minutes. “The funniest movie in maybe 20 years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reporter stumbles on a runaway heiress whose story could salvage his career.
Who’s in it. You Can't Run Away from It stars June Allyson as Ellen "Ellie" Andrews, Jack Lemmon as Peter Warne, Charles Bickford as A.A. Andrews and Paul Gilbert as George Shapely, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, You Can't Run Away from It has proved divisive with audiences.
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 You Can't Run Away from It page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Can't Run Away from It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Can't Run Away from It (1956)?
- In US, You Can't Run Away from It 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 You Can't Run Away from It worth watching?
- You Can't Run Away from It holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in You Can't Run Away from It?
- You Can't Run Away from It stars June Allyson, Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford, Paul Gilbert and Jim Backus.
- When was You Can't Run Away from It released?
- You Can't Run Away from It was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.