Man on the Run (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Man on the Run is a thriller and drama film directed by Lawrence Huntington, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.
Who’s in it. Man on the Run stars Joan Hopkins as Jean Adams, Derek Farr as Sgt. Peter Burden, Edward Chapman as Chief Inspector Mitchell and Laurence Harvey as Detective Sergeant Lawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Man on the Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man on the Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on the Run tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on the Run (1949)?
- In GB, Man on the Run is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man on the Run worth watching?
- Man on the Run holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on the Run?
- Man on the Run stars Joan Hopkins, Derek Farr, Edward Chapman, Laurence Harvey and Howard Marion-Crawford.
- When was Man on the Run released?
- Man on the Run was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.