Plato's Run (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, Plato's Run is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by James Becket, running about 96 minutes. “A deadly group of mercenaries, armed, out of control... and out for blood” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hired to rescue escaped inmates, a Florida man is framed for a Cuban gangster's assassination.
Who’s in it. Plato's Run stars Gary Busey as Plato, Roy Scheider as Senarkian, Steven Bauer as Sam and Jeff Speakman as Dominick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Plato's Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Plato's Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plato's Run 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 Plato's Run (1997)?
- In US, Plato's Run 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 Plato's Run worth watching?
- Plato's Run holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plato's Run?
- Plato's Run stars Gary Busey, Roy Scheider, Steven Bauer, Jeff Speakman and Tiani Warden.
- When was Plato's Run released?
- Plato's Run was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.