The Runner (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, The Runner is a drama film directed by Amir Naderi, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Amiro is a young boy who has lost his home during the war. He spends his days by working odd jobs, until he realizes that the only way that he can realize his dreams is by enrolling in school. In school, he has conflict with other students. Finally there is a competition to see who can say the whole alphabet in one breath.
Who’s in it. The Runner stars Majid Niroumand as Amiro, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri and Alireza Gholmzade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Runner has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Runner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Runner (1984)?
- In US, The Runner is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Runner worth watching?
- The Runner holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Runner?
- The Runner stars Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri, Alireza Gholmzade and Ali Pasdarzade.
- When was The Runner released?
- The Runner was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.