Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch
In 1971, Arthur and Annie Pope blew up a napalm lab to protest the war... Ever since then they have been on the run from the FBI. They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.
DVD Release Date: March 30, 1999
Stats: 368 reviews
An interesting storyline, but one that perhaps lacks in excitement. Enjoyable performances by both River Phoenix and Christine Lahti.
Conventional versus unconventional in this free spirited plot stooped in irony.
Movie about a family on the run from the police. It makes me cry. It also has one of my favourite songs - Fire and Rain (James Taylor)
Rather dreary and soapy family melodrama, really only of interest because of the presence of the late River Phoenix.
Sidney Lumet's 'Running on Empty' is a drama where characters are slowly forced to turn around and look at themselves; these characters pass judgements on others, ignore their own flaws or brush off self-reflection altogether, but now decisions have to be made where others needs ...( read more)
Lindo filme do Sidney Lumet, River Phoenix atuando maravilhosamente bem.
very touching movie.,
what really moves me is when people act unselfishly, just like the characters in this movie, they make a lot of sacrifice.,
this is a very good drama, with good screenplay and good acting.,
the plot of this movie may be melodramatic, but sidney lumet somehow...( read more)
sad and full of hope at the same time. great acting and amazing photography.
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