Run for the Sun (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Run for the Sun is a thriller and adventure film directed by Roy Boulting, running about 99 minutes. “Clawing...Killing...Hacking his way across a thousand miles of steaming jungle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike, a Hemingway-esque adventure novelist, is spending his days in a self-imposed exile somewhere in Central America. A reporter for Sight Magazine, Katie, has tracked him down in the hope of getting the biggest scoop of her career. Mike falls for Katie. On a flight to Mexico City, their plane crashes near a remote hideaway of Nazi war criminals in hiding. The Nazis want to stay hidden and plan to dispose of their new guests
Who’s in it. Run for the Sun stars Richard Widmark as Michael 'Mike' Latimer, Trevor Howard as Browne, Jane Greer as Katherine 'Katie' Connors and Peter van Eyck as Dr. Van Anders / Col. Wilham Von Andre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Run for the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run for the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run for the Sun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Run for the Sun (1956)?
- In US, Run for the Sun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Run for the Sun worth watching?
- Run for the Sun holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Run for the Sun?
- Run for the Sun stars Richard Widmark, Trevor Howard, Jane Greer, Peter van Eyck and Juan García.