Where to watch Running on Empty in Canada
Running on Empty is streaming on Starz Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Running on Empty
Running on Empty is a 1988 movie in the Drama, Romance and Crime genres, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Christine Lahti, River Phoenix and Judd Hirsch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 353 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Running on Empty in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Running on Empty trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Christine Lahti
Annie Pope
River Phoenix
Danny Pope
Judd Hirsch
Arthur Pope
Jonas Abry
Harry Pope
Martha Plimpton
Lorna Phillips
Ed Crowley
Mr. Phillips
L.M. Kit Carson
Gus Winant
Steven Hill
Donald Patterson
Augusta Dabney
Abigail Patterson
David Margulies
Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lynne Thigpen
Contact at Eldridge St.
Marcia Jean Kurtz
School Clerk
Sloane Shelton
Mrs. Phillips
Justine Johnston
Librarian
Herb Lovelle
Hospital Clerk
Bobo Lewis
Home Ec Teacher
Ronnie Gilbert
Mrs. Taylor
Leila Danette
Maid
Michael Boatman
Spaulding
Jenny Lumet
Music Girl
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Running on Empty in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Running on Empty on Starz Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Running on Empty on Netflix?+
Running on Empty is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Starz Amazon Channel.
How long is Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Who stars in Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty stars Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Jonas Abry and Martha Plimpton.
When did Running on Empty come out?+
Running on Empty is a 1988 movie directed by Sidney Lumet.
What genre is Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty is Drama, Romance and Crime film.
Who directed Running on Empty?+
Running on Empty was directed by Sidney Lumet.
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