Runaway (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Runaway is a drama film directed by Ritwik Ghatak, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Kanchan, all of eight years old, is always up to pranks and mischief in his village home. He finds his father a cruel demon who keeps his mother oppressed and imprisoned. In his dreams, the big city is El Dorado, until he reaches there.
Who’s in it. Runaway stars Kali Bannerjee as Haridas, Param Bhattaraka Lahiri as Kanchan, Padmadevi as Mother and Gyanesh Mukherjee as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Runaway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway (1958)?
- In GB, Runaway is available to stream on BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runaway worth watching?
- Runaway holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Runaway?
- Runaway stars Kali Bannerjee, Param Bhattaraka Lahiri, Padmadevi, Gyanesh Mukherjee and Keshto Mukherjee.
- When was Runaway released?
- Runaway was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.