Running on Empty (1988) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into the essentials of how you can watch 'Running on Empty' right now, here are some finer points about the Double Play, Lorimar Film Entertainment drama flick. Running on Empty starring Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 56 min. The release date of the movie is September 9th, 1988. The movie received a user score of 75/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 330 engaged users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms."

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Running on Empty' on each platform when they are available. 'Running on Empty' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the US.