Running Scared (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2006, Running Scared is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Wayne Kramer, running about 122 minutes. “Every bullet leaves a trail.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A low-ranking thug is entrusted by his boss to dispose of a gun that killed corrupt cops, but things spiral out of control when the gun ends up in wrong hands.
Who’s in it. Running Scared stars Paul Walker as Joey Gazelle, Cameron Bright as Oleg Yugorsky, Vera Farmiga as Teresa Gazelle and Chazz Palminteri as Detective Rydell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Running Scared has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Running Scared page.
If you liked it. Fans of Running Scared 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 Running Scared (2006)?
- In US, Running Scared is available to 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 Running Scared worth watching?
- Running Scared holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Running Scared?
- Running Scared stars Paul Walker, Cameron Bright, Vera Farmiga, Chazz Palminteri and Karel Roden.
- When was Running Scared released?
- Running Scared was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.
