The Lone Runner (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1986, The Lone Runner is an action and adventure film directed by Ruggero Deodato, running about 89 minutes. “A legendary desert avenger battles a savage outlaw empire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Summerking's daughter has been kidnapped, and the legendary hero of the desert comes to her rescue as he did when she was young. The Lone Runner proves to be an unstoppable hero with limitless fighting abilities. He battles those who would harm innocents, and does what ever else he can for them.
Who’s in it. The Lone Runner stars Smiley Burnette, Joe Devlin, Pierre Watkin and Miles O'Keeffe as Garrett - the Lone Runner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Lone Runner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lone Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lone Runner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lone Runner (1986)?
- In US, The Lone Runner is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lone Runner worth watching?
- The Lone Runner holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lone Runner?
- The Lone Runner stars Smiley Burnette, Joe Devlin, Pierre Watkin, Miles O'Keeffe and Savina Geršak.
- When was The Lone Runner released?
- The Lone Runner was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.