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Running on Empty 1988

Haunted by past choices, a fugitive father navigates a life on the run, striving to build a future for his son amidst the ever-present threat of discovery and the weight of unspoken truths.

Haunted by past choices, a fugitive father navigates a life on the run, striving to build a future for his son amidst the ever-present threat of discovery and the weight of unspoken truths.

Does Running on Empty have end credit scenes?

No!

Running on Empty does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Ratings

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Metacritic

67

Metascore

8.3

User Score

IMDb

7.6 /10

IMDb Rating

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The 61st Academy Awards 1989

River Phoenix
Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

River Phoenix
Nomination

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

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