Runaway Train (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, Runaway Train is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, running about 111 minutes. “Desperate, And Determined To Survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.
Who’s in it. Runaway Train stars Jon Voight as Oscar 'Manny' Manheim, Eric Roberts as Buck, Rebecca De Mornay as Sara and Kyle T. Heffner as Frank Barstow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Runaway Train has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway Train 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 Runaway Train (1985)?
- In US, Runaway Train is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runaway Train worth watching?
- Runaway Train holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Runaway Train?
- Runaway Train stars Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, Kyle T. Heffner and John P. Ryan.
- When was Runaway Train released?
- Runaway Train was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.