Born to Run (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Born to Run is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean Stewart. “A drama about love, money and marathon running.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Byron Flitch is not enjoying his anniversary party. Instead of making him a partner in their classic car business, his father Burke has demanded he work harder. His mistress Judith could arrive to gate crash the celebrations at any moment and to top things off midway through the line 'I'm going to live forever' from his karaoke Fame rendition, Burke keels over with a heart attack. Amidst this chaos, Burke's wife Lili sees a chance to make her escape and ducks out of the party to leave for an impromptu holiday in Tenerife. When she returns, she is a changed woman and intent on taking up marathon running. With Burke critically ill and Lili off guard, the rest of the family squabble for control of the business.
Who’s in it. Born to Run stars Billie Whitelaw as Lili Flitch, Keith Allen as Byron Flitch, Terence Rigby as Burke Flitch and Marian McLoughlin as Bron Flitch, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Run tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Run (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Born to Run change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Born to Run?
- Born to Run stars Billie Whitelaw, Keith Allen, Terence Rigby, Marian McLoughlin and Linda Henry.
- When was Born to Run released?
- Born to Run was released in 1997.