FeatureThriller

Run for Your Life (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5

Run for Your Life poster

Released in 2018, Run for Your Life is a thriller film directed by Christopher Sheffield, running about 65 minutes. “It Hurts Less If You Smile” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. William Fawl, a downtrodden high school teenager with a troubled past, is sucked into a world of fear when a mysterious horrific creature begins to follow him after a near brush with death. William's world becomes a macabre spiral of murder and self-mutilation as he digs further into his mind to find the truth behind the creature and his own waking nightmares.

Who’s in it. Run for Your Life stars Chris Labadie, Melissa Farley, Jessie Navarro-Parks and Dave Ayers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Run for Your Life has proved divisive with audiences.

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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run for Your Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of Run for Your Life tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Run for Your Life (2018)?
In US, Run for Your Life 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 Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Run for Your Life worth watching?
Run for Your Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Run for Your Life?
Run for Your Life stars Chris Labadie, Melissa Farley, Jessie Navarro-Parks, Dave Ayers and William 'Bill' Connor.
When was Run for Your Life released?
Run for Your Life was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.