The Long Run (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, The Long Run is a drama film directed by Jean Stewart, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. A failed track coach finally finds someone who he believes has what it takes to win. The Comrades Marathon is a 90-k race in South Africa. An aging running coach, Barry, wants to field a winner; he's working with four men from a factory, but when he's fired to make way for a smooth, corporate type, he's at loose ends. Then he sees Christine, a Namibian immigrant who runs to forget her troubles. He offers to coach her and soon she's living at his house, following his diet and training regimen. But his single-mindedness gets to her: she wants a job and a place of her own. Plus, the man who replaced Barry likes her and wants her away from Barry. Can runner and coach (woman and man, African and European) sort out their complex relationship before the race? Written by
Who’s in it. The Long Run stars Armin Mueller-Stahl as Bertold " Barry " Böhmer, Nthati Moshesh as Christine Moyo, Paterson Joseph as Gasa and Seputla Sebogodi as Terror, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Long Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Run tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Run (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Long Run change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Long Run worth watching?
- The Long Run holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Run?
- The Long Run stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Nthati Moshesh, Paterson Joseph, Seputla Sebogodi and Desmond Dube.
- When was The Long Run released?
- The Long Run was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.