Death Run (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1987, Death Run is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Michael J. Murphy, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A scientist places her son and his girlfriend into a cryogenic sleep so that they can survive the coming apocalypse. They wake 25 years later in a world dominated by a fascistic ruler called the Messiah, who holds the "Death Run," a deadly gauntlet.
Who’s in it. Death Run stars Rob Bartlett as Paul Saunders, Debbi Stevens as Barbra, Eddie Kirby as Hero and Wendy Parsons as Jenny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Death Run has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Death Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death 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 Death Run (1987)?
- In GB, Death Run is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Run worth watching?
- Death Run holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Run?
- Death Run stars Rob Bartlett, Debbi Stevens, Eddie Kirby, Wendy Parsons and Patrick Olliver.
- When was Death Run released?
- Death Run was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.