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They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
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.
Running on Empty is a 1988 drama and crime movie directed by Sidney Lumet starring Christine Lahti, River Phoenix and Judd Hirsch. It runs 116 minutes. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 on TMDB based on 380 votes.
- Released: 1988-09-09
- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
Running on Empty cast
Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry, Martha Plimpton, Ed Crowley, L.M. Kit Carson, Steven Hill, Augusta Dabney, David Margulies