Running on Empty (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1982, Running on Empty is an action and drama film directed by John Clark, running about 83 minutes. “He'll win at any cost...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike loves his fast cars and his hot women. When he fancies the girlfriend of the local street racing king, Fox, he gets way in over his head in racing for his girl, his money and his life. Through racing, sex, nightclubs and small road trips the film depicts what it was like to be a teenager in Australia in the 1980's.
Who’s in it. Running on Empty stars Terry Serio as Mike, Deborah Conway as Julie, Vangelis Mourikis as Tony and Grahame Bond as Jagger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Running on Empty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running on Empty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Running on Empty 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 on Empty (1982)?
- In GB, Running on Empty is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Running on Empty worth watching?
- Running on Empty holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty stars Terry Serio, Deborah Conway, Vangelis Mourikis, Grahame Bond and Bob Barrett.
- When was Running on Empty released?
- Running on Empty was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.