Better Start Running (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, Better Start Running is a comedy and drama film directed by Brett Simon, running about 93 minutes. “This is a getaway. Not a vacation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An eclectic band of misfits becomes an unlikely family as they take a wild journey in the name of love while on the run from an overzealous FBI duo who want them dead or alive - preferably dead.
Who’s in it. Better Start Running stars Jeremy Irons as Garrison, Maria Bello as Agent McFadden, Lio Tipton as Stephanie and Alex Sharp as Harley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Better Start Running 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Start Running page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Start Running tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Start Running (2018)?
- In US, Better Start Running is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Better Start Running worth watching?
- Better Start Running holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Better Start Running?
- Better Start Running stars Jeremy Irons, Maria Bello, Lio Tipton, Alex Sharp and Edi Gathegi.
- When was Better Start Running released?
- Better Start Running was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.