Running on Empty
Running on Empty
Running on Empty
- PG-13
- 1h 53m
- 1988
79%
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The '60s are past, and the Vietnam War they struggled against is long over, but the Popes have been on the run from the FBI for fifteen years--choosing to live as family of fugitives rather than be separated. Now 17-year-old musical prodigy Danny Pope must decide whether to accept a scholarship to Julliard or deny his talent to remain with his family... as his mother did for him.
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Rotten Tomatoes® Score
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79%Critics Consensus: Running on Empty largely skims past its political themes, but River Phoenix's performance helps anchor the story's generational conflict.
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Common Sense Media
age 14+Common Sense Says
Wraps around your heart and squeezes.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that the movie features an emotionally intense theme -- two boys facing the loss of their parents at any time -- that may be unsuitable for younger or more sensitive kids. Other than that, there's one isolated outburst of profanity and a teenager crawls through a window into his girlfriend's room at night (only to talk).
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Additional Info
- Genre:Drama
- Release Date:September 9, 1988
- Languages:English
- Captions:English
- Audio Format:Stereo
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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