Running Brave (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1983, Running Brave is a drama film directed by Donald Shebib, running about 106 minutes. “It wasn't where he finished that made him an Olympic hero, it was where he began . . .” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Billy Mills the American Indian that came from obscurity, to win the 10,000 meter long distance foot race in the Tokyo Olympics.
Who’s in it. Running Brave stars Robby Benson as Billy Mills, Pat Hingle as Coach Bill Easton, Claudia Cron as Pat Mills and August Schellenberg as Billy's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Running Brave 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running Brave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Running Brave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Running Brave (1983)?
- In US, Running Brave is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Running Brave worth watching?
- Running Brave holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Running Brave?
- Running Brave stars Robby Benson, Pat Hingle, Claudia Cron, August Schellenberg and Tantoo Cardinal.
- When was Running Brave released?
- Running Brave was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.