The Runway (2012)
-
64% of users liked it
(1,090 ratings)
In this charming comedy, Demián Bichir stars as Ernesto, a Colombian pilot whose plane has crashed in a small Irish village. Not able to speak a word of English, a precocious 9-year old boy named Paco, the only one in his town who knows Spanish, becomes his translator. Rewriting Ernesto's… More In this charming comedy, Demián Bichir stars as Ernesto, a Colombian pilot whose plane has crashed in a small Irish village. Not able to speak a word of English, a precocious 9-year old boy named Paco, the only one in his town who knows Spanish, becomes his translator. Rewriting Ernesto's mysterious and questionable past, Paco turns him into a hero and a celebrity, motivating the entire town to rally behind Ernesto to help rebuild his plane. When a seedy Colombian detective arrives and threatens to reveal a dark secret about Ernesto, the town begins to question who they can trust. Inspired by true events, The Runway tells the story of a boy needing a father, a man wanting a family, and a town willing to do anything for a hero. -- (C) Tribeca
Critic Reviews
-
Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic
The eccentric characters and wacky story line are merely camouflage for a movie with a heart that's pure Hollywood.
-
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Irish villagers rally to the aid of a stranded Colombian pilot in this quirky comedy.
-
Ron Wilkinson, Monsters and Critics
Inspired by a true story, this Disneyish sally to the crash site that spawned a miracle lacks the muscle of reality.
-
Susan Granger, SSG Syndicate
Adventurous and engaging, particularly for those who love Irish cinema
See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
No Featured Audience Ratings Found…
Currently unavailable on Flixster
Also available on
Other Retailers
Subscription Services
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Cast
-
Kerry Condon
as Grace Thomas
-
James Cosmo
as Sutherland
-
Demian Bichir
as Ernesto
-
David Pearse
as Francis Connors
-
Bruno Bichir
as Francisco
-
Jamie Kierans
as Paco
-
Pat Laffan
as Manus
