Running Scared (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Running Scared is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 107 minutes. “Two of Chicago's finest?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer that nearly killed them in the past.
Who’s in it. Running Scared stars Gregory Hines as Ray Hughes, Billy Crystal as Danny Costanzo, Steven Bauer as Det. Frank Sigliano and Darlanne Fluegel as Anna Costanzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Running Scared has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running Scared page.
If you liked it. Fans of Running Scared 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 Running Scared (1986)?
- In US, Running Scared is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Running Scared worth watching?
- Running Scared holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Running Scared?
- Running Scared stars Gregory Hines, Billy Crystal, Steven Bauer, Darlanne Fluegel and Joe Pantoliano.
- When was Running Scared released?
- Running Scared was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.